A couple things stood out to me. First, keep in mind these numbers include all games. That's why Alabama is at #48 and OSU is at #52. Bama had an extra game against #2 Clemson.
1. North Carolina really sucked. To have the easiest schedule in the ACC and still finish 2-9 is horrible.
2. Having the toughest schedule in the country was no solace for UCLA. People only remember the final score.
3. Playing a tough schedule often doesn't pay off. The SEC teams with the toughest and easiest schedules both wound up in NY6 bowls.
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