You're taking a lot of flak. Usually texags is a, mmmmmmm ~slightly~ more civilized place, most the people on here are just extra rude because it's a bit of an emotional time for them.
For starters, nobody competes with Bama for the conference championship. Sorry but until you actually beat them once, don't expect to beat them (I say the same to aggies right now: don't expect to beat Bama). I think you have the POTENTIAL to compete for the championship, but to think you will is super optimistic.
Even beyond Bama, Pittman at Arky is committed to building that program and I believe he will, both the Mississippi schools aren't great but watch out, those coaches are a couple of trolls who may not win much, but they seem destined to make the top teams stumble. LSU is never easy. Kentucky is building a good program, UT will eventually get a good coach (should've kept Pruitt), and Florida and Georgia are trouble. You don't get to breathe easy and play teams like Baylor or West Virginia anymore, even the "meh" teams in the SEC can poison your good season.
I'm excited to have OU in the conference! Enjoy getting to be a part of the big show!