There are currently 6 SEC teams in the hunt for a playoff spot, and realistically 4 B12 teams.
Every single one of those 6 SEC teams is better than every one of the 4 B12 teams. Any given saturday the B12 teams could win, but there's no argument that the #2 B12 team deserves a spot over the #4 SEC team.
Why should ISU get into the playoff at 10-3 over 10-2 Ole Miss?