EXPERT: ESPN is BLATANTLY Rigging Strength of Schedule for SEC, Crushing Big 12, ACC, Big 10

Locked On Big 12 | Daily College Football & Basketball Podcast · Aug 8, 2025 · 8m

ESPN's Strength of Schedule (SOS) metric, a key component of its Football Power Index (FPI), is often criticized for a methodology that, by its very design, appears to skew in favor of the SEC. While the exact, proprietary formula is not public, its known inputs and a self-reinforcing cycle create a scenario where the SEC's schedule is almost always deemed the most difficult.The core of the issue lies in the recursive nature of the FPI system. Here's a breakdown of how it works:Preseason Team Ratings: FPI starts with preseason ratings that are heavily influenced by a team's performance over…