Why does Ohio State have such a cupcake schedule?

Question

Especially when they are suppose to be so awesome. If they win every game they still have very little respect from me.

Answer 1

I don't know if I would describe their schedule as "cupcake" simply because they are playing USC as a non-conference game.

It may seem to be easy simply because the Big 10 is in a down cycle and there are only 2 or 3 "contenders" in the conference.  Ohio State is on the road against Illinois and Wisconsin.  Illinois is something of a question mark right now but Wisconsin is a very solid opponent.

All of that being said the Georgia schedule is much more difficult than the the Buckeye schedule but that's just the breaks of the game.

Answer 2

Cupcake conference.

Answer 3

so they can get blown out by another SEC team.

-hook'em

Answer 4

Because its like politic, the media wants them to be a National Champion, well they better not put them up against another SEC team if they expect to see dat happen.

Answer 5

its not cupcake 1 team they play USC

Answer 6

Virtually all D1 teams schedule soft non-conference  opponents (USC is the exception this year, playing Virginia and Ohio State). The soft schedule OSU has is due to the lack of real competition in the Big 10. That being said, I do believe they will lose three games this year, USC and two conference games. I don't expect to see them in the BCS Championship game this year.

Answer 7

I think people highly underestimate the strength of the Big Ten.