re: 3/6 Schedule Matrix + Permanents

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So hardly the huge disadvantage that it’s been made out to be. When you consider the rise and fall of programs through the years, sometimes a bottom 8 team may be a tougher opponent than a top 8 team (looking at you, Tennessee).

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Ultimately, I agree. The perms do make a little bit of a difference, but it isn't that big of a deal. Imo, it's more important to play the games that need to be played.

TN Schedule as an example
Y1/3
Alabama, Georgia, Texas, LSU, Auburn
Miss State, South Carolina, Kentucky, Vanderbilt

Y2/4
Alabama, Florida, Oklahoma, A&M
Ole Miss, Arkansas, Missouri, Kentucky, Vanderbilt

vs

Y1/3
Alabama, Georgia, Oklahoma, LSU, Auburn
Miss State, South Carolina, Kentucky, Vanderbilt

Y2/4
Alabama, Florida, Oklahoma, Texas, Texas A&M
Ole Miss, Arkansas, Missouri, Vanderbilt

It really boils down to 2 games.
Oklahoma 2 vs 4
Kentucky 4 vs 2

The rest of the schedule is identical. Is that different? Probably, but both schedules are hard as shite. One is just probably a little bit harder. It isn't something to get all crazy about imo.