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Toughest noncon schedules

What looks to be the most treacherous path to a successful season next year might be a bit misleading at this point.

Some teams are overrated, and others are underrated. The schedule never quite looks the same approaching November as it does approaching spring practice. So keeping that pearl of wisdom in mind, we take our shot at ranking the 10 toughest nonconference schedules for Power 5 teams in 2016.

Notice which conference is missing from our ranking? Here's a hint: it's the one that's won eight of the last 10 national championships.

1. USC Trojans

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