Connects the dots a bit. Cal has the 4th / 7th toughest strength of schedule in the country... Winning as a decent team is tough when you're thrown in the fire.
Teams with nearby SOS ranking:
Team Rankings: https://www.teamrankings.com/college-football/ranking/schedule-strength-by-other
Teams with nearby SOS ranking:
- West Virginia (4-4)
- Tenessee (5-4)
- Washington (4-5)
- USC (6-3)
- Iowa State (3-3)
Team Rankings: https://www.teamrankings.com/college-football/ranking/schedule-strength-by-other