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[QUOTE="K Otto XLIV, post: 1471413"]
IMO there is a difference between superpower and power. Since their unexpected title in 1997, Michigan would have made the theoretical college football playoffs ONE time: in 2003 (assuming they beat Purdue in the CG). In the last 23 seasons they would have had only 2 appearances (assuming they beat Purdue in the 1997 CG). They really haven't been a superpower since Schembechler left.

I expect Harbaugh to have Michigan playing for access bowls every year. The difference is that I expect Meyer to be playing for a playoff spot every year.

Penn State is just as bad. They would have made it in 2005 (assuming they beat Northwestern in the CG) and in 1994 (assuming they beat Wisconsin in the CG). That would 2 appearances in the last 24 seasons. They really haven't been the same since they joined the B1G.

Most programs would kill to be Michigan and Penn State. The fact that they COULD make the college football playoffs is something that most schools can only dream of. But I think both programs are a step below other schools and I don't see that changing because of culture and a lack of local talent.
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