A lot of recruits took more than a season to take the field as a starter under Fitz, with some never attaining a starting role, so if that happens it will just be business as usual. The answer to your last question is probably a big fat yes when it comes to OSU, Oregon, Washington, and Michigan. I think we won't see a B1G title in a very long time to be honest. The best we can hope for is make a bowl and win it. I think everyone involved with the football team realizes that, hence the smaller stadium being built, etc. CFB is all about the $$$$$$$$$$$ anymore as is all college and pro sports. The NIL and the portal should not be allowed to exist, but there is too much money to be made by those on top of the food chain.