Thank you that was my point, saturation....the numbers may have been off, but the saturation still exists.

There are only 3 states in the USA with more college football teams than Massachusetts Texas, New York, Illinois...that includes all divisions!!!  Safe to say that those three are more populated than Mass, the NEFC is a saturated conference which in part accounts for its lack of success versus outside conferences.

M.I.T.s overall record of 68-132-1 is not theory.  The NESCAC is a self-contained league making a head to head comparison somewhat theoretical in nature.  From what I know and have witnessed, the top teams in the NEFC could compete in the NESCAC.

Historically they don't compete in the NEFC, what makes anyone think they could do well in a better league like the NESCAC?  By the way my eyes aren't bad

Their athletic budget, emphasis on competitive athletics, student body....compare their SAT scores to the rest of New England DIII schools...even though Forbes ranked them 9th nationally recently. (Williams 1st, Amherst 4th)

M.I.T. is in the only conference it could be besides NESCAC....which is athletically too competitive for them.

This should be a competitive year in the NEFC!