Looking at College Football - Which Schools Have the Easiest Strength of Schedule?

I'm quite a football enthusiast and would love to continue contributing in college. So, in relation to college football, which schools typically have the easiest strength of schedule?

With respect to college football schedules, their difficulty can vary greatly and depend upon multiple factors such as conference alignment, non-conference opponents, and annual fluctuations in team talent. For example, schools in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) like Alabama, Georgia, and LSU are going to have much tougher schedules due to the strength of the teams within their conference. Likewise, schools in the Pac-12 and Big Ten will also have robust schedules.

With that in mind, from a purely football stand-point, it is often the case that conferences at the Group of Five (G5) level (American Athletic Conference, Conference USA, Mid-American Conference, Mountain West Conference, and Sun Belt Conference) typically have 'easier' strengths of schedule as compared to Power Five (P5) conferences. This is largely due to the overall team talent level and depth in the P5 leagues.

However, it's also important to know that even within those conferences, strength of schedule can vary. Just because a school is in a G5 conference doesn't mean it's necessarily 'easier' to thrive in football. Teams like University of Central Florida (American Athletic Conference) or Boise State University (Mountain West Conference) frequently earn national attention, are usually very competitive, and give tough games to many P5 programs.

Remember, collegiate athletics often requires a substantial commitment over the course of the academic year, so ensure that the school you choose also meets your academic and personal needs. It's worthwhile to weigh the balance between football and academics and see where you'd like to prioritize your time in the collegiate environment.