Again, I am not saying for sure Iowa will stay where they are, I am just saying that is where they are projected. Yes it is possible that UW overtakes them but UW is firmly in the 2nd to top 3rd tier of this conference regardless of where Iowa falls.
again, you are looking backwards to a reality that no longer exists, going forward is what matters and who has the support and money to succeed, will be the cream rising to the top. Iowa may fail, but they are in better place right now.
I think something is getting lost in translation. You can not compare the era prior to about 2024 and then after. That is why the history of Washington no longer carries weight going forward, neither does Michigan or Ohio St, it is only about money. As for Iowa above Washington it is because...