I found this interesting. Per ESPN,
Arkansas State lost "28-18 at Michigan last week but earned a $1.8 million paycheck. Iowa State is paying no guarantee because the game is part of a home-and-home series. The Cyclones play in Jonesboro next season."
I guess that explains why ISU plays home-and-home series!
This is exactly what the B12 needs to do when scheduling the B1G and SEC now. They are getting those huge paychecks they need to pay up to play them.
The income separation from the SEC/B1G to the B12 is similar to what it is from the B12 to G5. So make them pay to play them.