It was propped up by a bunch of programs talking about how good they were until the rest of the country believed it. The charge was led by Utah.

And they believed it to the point they all told us they'd dominate this new conference and have an easy path to the CFB. tWhitt: "This is the most talented team I've ever had, top to bottom."

The reality: ranked 15th of 16 teams, losing record overall, 1-5 in conference and struggling to make a bowl game.