Nov 13th 2011, 19:36:36
Typically I'm not a defender of the BCS, but Houston's schedule is pathetic. Their best win is probably a toss-up between a 5-5 UCLA and Louisiana Tech.
Not all undefeateds deserve consideration. According to Jeff Sagarin's rankings, Houston's played the 123rd hardest schedule in all of Div. 1 (Bowl and Championship series combined).
Meanwhile, the other contenders:
LSU - 18th hardest schedule
Alabama - 20th hardest schedule
OK State - 5th hardest schedule
Oregon - 26th
Stanford - 51st
Boise State - 43rd
I know Boise State and Stanford are virtually out now (save some crazy chaos happening), but even Boise State had the 43rd toughest schedule. Houston has no claim whatsoever. After all, there are probably 30-40 teams AT LEAST in the FBS that would be undefeated with Houston's schedule.
The BCS is garbage, but if you're going to make an argument for it, using the University of Houston and their pathetic schedule isn't probably the best way to go.