Urban Meyer makes it clear whether Big Ten or SEC is better

SportsFormer Buckeyes football coach Urban Meyer provided some insight into why his teams always had an edge over Michigan.APUrban Meyer has won national championships at Ohio State and Florida. That makes him as qualified as anyone to tackle one of college football’s hottest debates: Which conference is better, the SEC or the Big Ten.On Saturday, the former coach answered the question.“For close to 20 years, we all know and I was part of it, (the SEC) dominated the country and the Big Ten Conference,” Meyer said during Fox’s Big Noon Kickoff.“They won 13 of 17 national championships.But ...“That all changed three years ago when the Wolverines, then the Buckeyes, then the Hoosiers won the title. However, it’s not just the top of the league. Yes, they are 4-0 in College Football Playoff games Big Ten vs. the SEC, but they’ve also won 4 of 5 in non-College Football Playoff bowls.“As of now, it’s the best conference.”He also pointed out the proof is in the NFL Draft pudding, pointing out that the Big Ten had more first-round picks than the SEC in the most recent draft.“The Big Ten is the strongest conference in college football,” he said.Mark Heim is a senior writer who provides sports, news and trending content. He co-hosts a daily sports radio show on WNSP-FM 105.5 in Mobile. Heim has been recognized with awards for his writing, headlines and...