Looking for input on college football schedules

I'm thinking about applying to a college with a big football culture, but I'm kind of new to the scene. One thing I heard about is that some colleges' schedules are easier than others? Does anyone have any information about this? How do I figure out which colleges have the 'easiest' schedules?

Football culture can indeed play a significant role in the student life at many colleges, and the strength of a team's schedule can depend on numerous factors. While it's not a norm to choose a college based on the ease of its football schedule, if this is an aspect you're interested in, understanding the basics might be helpful.

Many college football teams indeed have vastly different schedules. This is due to the fact that different schools belong to different football conferences. Each conference has its own set of member schools, and the majority of a team's regular-season games are usually played against other teams in the same conference. For example, teams in the SEC conference, like Alabama and LSU, generally have more formidable schedules compared to teams in less competitive conferences, due to the overall strength of the teams in the SEC.

If you're looking to evaluate the 'ease' of a college's schedule, a good starting point is to look at the conference to which the college belongs. However, it's also essential to consider non-conference games. These matchups are generally agreed upon years in advance and can significantly influence the overall strength of a team's schedule depending on the caliber of the non-conference opponents.

For detailed analysis and rankings of these schedules, various sports media outlets and websites provide yearly predictions and rankings of the 'toughest' and 'easiest' schedules. This often changes year by year, so you might want to do some research to find the most up-to-date information.

Just remember, football is only part of the college experience and while it's great to be part of a passionate fanbase, academic offerings, campus culture, and other factors should also play a significant role in your decision process.