Lets just wait to see the first game. Just by overall recruiting talent we had the 66th best roster in the country last year. Better than Kansas State, Tulane, and UTSA: https://247sports.com/Season/2022-Football/CollegeTeamTalentComposite/
Maybe we just had a level coaching that made major league talent look aaa. On paper we'll be a top 3 talented team in the new conference, no reason this shouldn't be a quick turnaround