Why don't other CFB programs schedule smart like USC?
928156
OK the game against ND is an annual thing so can't really mention that one with it. Now you say about the others. Well guess what it depends on the other team did the prior year. Then you say how did they do THIS year. I don't remember Nebraska being a top 25 team last year. I don't really remember the rankings last year though as I am a Pitt fan and try to forget last year. Not really trying to remember this year either although things started out so well. Seriously though you could pick the worst team the prior year catch tehm in a strong year and it makes you look good. That isn't right. You should get credited as scheduling a WEAK team that is having a good year instead of bragging about having a good team scheduled.
775890
A big college like USC, Ohio State, Michigan or something like that.
766305
i personally think it matters because it doesnt matter how smart you are, if u do bad on your acts, even the top ivy league schools will reject you, no matter how hard you try. also ACT does matter because you need a minimum number to qualify for certain colleges, certain programs, and certain scholarships. schools do care
311068
I love watching them all, but I think the SB stands out, Not unlike the NCAA tourney, it's one and done, so you know every game, players give it that (unattainable, but sounds cool) "110%." Like someone else said, commercials in SB used to carry a lot of anticipation, but in recent years thanks to TiVo, great ads are far and few. But ultimately, it depends on the matchups... defense-oriented snoozers suck.
972094
Better question....Why the heck is Notre Dame even being considered? Army, Navy, Air Force...are you kidding me? Their schedule was a joke and look what happened in the Michigan State game. I am in Ohio and I am a HUGE Ohio State fan. I do not want a repeat in the title game of Mich-OSU, but who else can beat Michigan? I love Boise State and have for a couple of years. They have won me lots of money!!! They have the most exciting offense in the country, but their schedule lacks strength also. I hate Mich, but I think they would tear up Boise. Lets see what happens with USC first.
834893
Talent. Recruiting has become huge for schools now. It always has been for the top programs but even the not so great programs are pushing recruiting huge. A lot of 4 and 5 star recruits are more willing to sign with a mediocre team these days because of the possibility of playing time as opposed to a top program that is already stacked at their position. So many players want to leave early for the NFL and if they have to wait until their junior year to get any significant playing time, they pass on that team and go where the playing time is so they can prove themselves early at a high level and raise their stock in the NFL draft. The Texas's and Oklahoma's and Nebraska's aren't getting the cream of the crop as much anymore. They still get great talent but fewer to chose from.
697295
Of course I've heard of it but I don't think it really gets the recognition that other rivalries (OSU v. Mich,  Oklahoma v Texas, Auburn v Alabama, USC v ND, or even for the south Florida v Georgia) get. It's great to have in-state rivals, but since Clemson and USC are in separate conferences it takes a little away from their meeting for people outside of South Carolina, much like how people love watching Florida v FSU but it doesn't have the same heat as out of state Florida v Georgia.  Always a great game though and with Spurrier in Columbia and Clemson looking solid every year it will hopefully be a great, if not nationally discussed, rivalry for years to come.
23559
University of Southern California (USC) is better, no matter what criteria is used.
535586
Division I schools are usually ones that offer scholarships; this isn't always the case, though.\n\nDivision III schools cannot offer scholarships for athletics.
831970
If you think of it though...look at when they lost.  If you lose later in the season you dont have a chance to get your confidence back.  If you end your season on a bad note you dont have a chance to prove yourself after a loss.  Michigan already got a shot at OSU and they lost.  Its not  USCs fault that they dont have a tough schedule.  They had to play Cal. and NotreDame who are both ranked teams.  Michigan didnt have a very tough schedule themselves except for the game against OSU.
871915
it's because of the way that USC lost...it was a close game, Florida got BLOWN OUT by Auburn.\n\nPlus, look at USC's non-conference schedule compared to Florida's:  \n\nUSC:\nArkansas, Nebraska, Notre Dame \n\nFlorida:\nSouthern Miss, U. of Central Florida, Western Carolina\n\nUSC's schedule is brutal, and that gives them more respect.  \n\nWant respect?  Stop scheduling cupcakes.\n\nPhatpat:  I totally agree with you.  My team (Texas) is guilty of scheduling cupcakes (besides #1 Ohio State).  And their BCS ranking suffered because of it.  To be honest, I was totally surprised that USC jumped up the rankings as quickly as they did.  But Florida fans, get serious.  You almost lost to South Carolina at home.  Your team hasn't looked dominating all season (besides beating Division II schools).
783364
at last someone says it YAY!!!!!!!!!\nI am so sick of ppl saying the SEC is left out, its not fair and so on...\nits like grow up and accept it\nkudos to you man for finally saying what most of us are thinking\ni am also a USC fan
398590
University of Phoenix is pretty good, but you have to realize the limitations of the medium.  I found it pretty frustrating in that they want you to work in teams, and people are in different time zones.  Also, the kind of people who attend an on-line university are busy people, and perhaps people who haven't traditionally had a lot of commitment to their education, so that makes their commitment to the team kind of questionable.
706163
if they can...most of the college football schedules have already been made for next year...as they are made YEARS in advance.\n\nbut I would love to see more games putting traditional powerhouses together early in the season.
948443
Wouldn't it be easier to put my alma mater, Indiana, on their schedule again? It'd still be an easy W, but with a shorter road trip. lol
728072
Yes.\n The school must include a couple of major non-conference games on the schedule(like upset Ohio St., Texas, Florida), be undeafeated, and have one of those years where there is only one clearly dominant #1 team with a bunch of 10-2 conference champions from the BCS conferences.\nFresno St. could be a school that could do it, since they do go play big schools (LSU this year).
922566
There are conferences like say the BIG-10.\nThey make up a lot of the schools in the midwest.  There are many rivalry games and they play each other pretty much once a year.  Then, there are conference championships.  These decide the best team in the conference.  Ohio State won since it had the best record in conference play and since well...it was the only undefeated team in football.