Ohio State football star details difference between Big Ten and SEC — and admits flaw in his argument
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State safety Caleb Downs is an expert on SEC and Big Ten football.
The All-American began his college career at Alabama where in 2023 he was named an SEC Freshman of the Year.
However, after Nick Saban retired, Downs transferred to Ohio State.
During his appearance on “See Ball Get Ball with David Pollack,” Downs detailed the difference between the conferences.
“I would definitely say SEC…you play guys every week,” Downs said. “It’s something you have to prepare your body and mind for.
“I would say Big Ten, you’re going to have maybe four or five games where … you’re going to have to play high-level competition and really be able to be at your highest level.”
Downs said he came to Columbus with that belief, but the results somewhat refuted his argument.
“I said when I first got to Ohio State and then a lot of teams that were in the Big Ten, when it came to bowl games, they ended up beating the SEC team,” Downs said.
During the 2024 playoffs, the Big Ten went 5-1 against SEC teams.
