Strength Of Schedule Explained

2005 NationalChamps.net Preseason Strength of Schedule Standings

2004 NationalChamps.net Preseason Strength of Schedule Standings

2003 NationalChamps.net Preseason Strength of Schedule Standings

2002 NationalChamps.net Preseason Strength of Schedule Standings

1999 FINAL BCS STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE STANDINGS

2000 FINAL BCS STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE STANDINGS

2001 FINAL BCS STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE STANDINGS

2002 FINAL BCS STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE STANDINGS

The BCS Poll uses a SOS or Strength Of Schedule Rating in its formula which has caused some confusion amongst many fans. Here is a detailed, but yet simple breakdown of the 1999 National Champion Florida State ranking for those junkies who really are in the need to know. At the bottom of the page you will find an extra example as well. Here is a menu for ease of navigation:

STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE AS EXPLAINED BY THE BCS ORGANIZATION

The third component will be the team's strength of schedule. This component is calculated by determining the cumulative won/loss records of the team's opponents and the cumulative won/loss records of the teams' opponents' opponents. The formula shall be weighted two-third (66 2/3%) for the opponent's record and one-third (33 1/3%) for the opponents' opponents record. The team's schedule strength shall be calculated to determine in which quartile it will rank: 1-25, 26-50; 51-75; 76-100 and shall be further quantified by its ranking within each quartile (divided by 25). For example, if a team's schedule strength rating is 28th in the nation, that team would receive 1.12 points (28/25 = 1.12). Should a team play a Division I-AA opponent, only the losses of the Division I-AA team shall be used in determining the opponent's record or the opponent's opponents' record.