Peter Burns fact-checked after Big Ten critique on SEC schedule

Peter Burns, an ESPN SEC reporter, faced backlash on social media for his assertion that no Big Ten teams would face at least five opponents in the preseason AP Top 25 coaches poll. In his post, Burns claimed nine SEC teams would do so. However, Big Ten supporters quickly corrected him, listing eight teams from their conference set to face five or more ranked opponents. This exchange highlights the ongoing rivalry between the SEC and Big Ten. Following the critique, insights into the SEC's schedule were also called into question, revealing 13 SEC teams scheduled against top-25 competition. The discourse surrounding college football rankings remains intense as both conferences vie for supremacy.

• 11:15 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN SEC reporter Peter Burns immediately fact-checked on attempted Big Ten critique