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Message: [QUOTE="UConnJim, post: 4426674, member: 1559"] I think the computers reflect the schedule. Using Sagarin, UConn has the 104th hardest schedule which is the weakest UConn schedule since 2002 which was 103. There are a couple of reasons for this year's schedule rating. First, NC State and Syracuse have faded as both of their starting QBs got hurt. Next, the weaker teams on the schedule were really weak this year: FIU (181), UMass (188), and CCSU (248 out of 262 teams). And, UConn lost to Utah St. (114) and Ball St. (112). Finally, UConn did not have the offense this year to beat up on teams and score against the good teams, especially at the start of the year, so even with the recent wins, the coaches were conservative to ensure the win. All that said, by my eye, UConn is playing much better football now than the computer ranking which is why they beat Fresno St. (66), BC (106), and Liberty (78). UConn's current Sagarin is 124. Compare it to the recent season ratings: 2022: 124 2021: 190 2019: 180 2018: 180 2017: 135 2016: 154 Even the computers say UConn is a much better team, but in my opinion, not by enough. [/QUOTE]