Do what’s fun for you.
Personally, I’d be looking at Wake Forest or Virginia, Georgia or Tennessee, or perhaps a Big East team (they’re generally not quite as attractive, IMO, but the Big East currently does have plenty of upward mobility). The Big 12 is pretty packed right now, but a number of teams are just starting a big rebuild; and you’d be welcome to harass the Longhorns from Lubbock as far as I’m concerned.
I also agree the Hawkeyes should be punished. Though there is not much more satisfying feeling in this game than watching a sniper attempt fail.