Pac12 was mostly flash, speed and finesse. Utah was the only tough, physical team on both sides of the ball every year.
Now they are in a conference full of Utah types-less talent but more toughness. Also there’s the whole not having a QB thing.
Funny thing is that if they get that magical call to the B1G it’ll be even worse. USC is getting to see what it’s like to be in a conference of more talented Utahs.