SEC, Big Ten football strength of schedule comparison after Week 6
SEC and Big Ten football strength of schedules after Week 6.
Week 6 of the 2026 college football season has concluded, with Tennessee maintaining a 5-1 record, including a 2-1 mark in the SEC. The Vols have secured victories against Furman, Kennesaw State, Georgia Tech, Auburn, and Arkansas, as well as a narrow 20-17 defeat against Texas in Week 4. Tennessee's upcoming home games against Alabama, Kentucky, and LSU, along with away games at South Carolina, Texas A&M, and Vanderbilt, round out their schedule.
According to ESPN's Football Power Index, Tennessee currently holds the 44th-hardest strength of schedule nationally after Week 6. Below is a comparison of strength of schedule rankings for SEC and Big Ten schools entering Week 7. Among the top-ranked teams are Oklahoma, Maryland, Arkansas, Michigan State, Texas, and Texas A&M. The full list of rankings includes 138 Division I Football Bowl Subdivision schools for the 2026 season.
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