Not necessarily...thats where SoS come into play. If say LSU despite having their SEC conference schedule, play nothing but the other Louisiana schools (Tech, Lafayette, Monroe and even Alcorn St) their SoS will take a hit. Thats why you have #8 Michigan vs #2 Alabama in week 1, you may see these powerhouses play a weak team but they also play another big boy to up their SoS. Gotta keep the pollsters happy. Alabama vs W. Kentucky and Western Carolina is not going to help them any, and it may cost them in figuring out which 4 teams play in the playoffs.