I would also say that A&M has a very favorable schedule this year as well.
Obviously, ND to kick things off is tough, but not a conference game. We can take an early loss like that and still be in the running for a 12 team CFP.
@Florida will be a real test, I guess it depends on if Napier has them on the upswing, but Florida is a 21BB so you can never discount them. Ark we've won 12/13 or something, they will be looking to fire what'shisname by 9/28, Mizzou may be tough, LSU will be tough (but in CS where we have won a lot). No Bama (No goat anyways), No Ole Miss, Auburn at home, Texas at home.
Hell, I may not understand the new conference set-up, but Texas and A&M may be playing for a spot in the CCG on 11/23, and maybe more.
Someone enlighten me...no more E/W division, it's best record vs best record? I don't know how it works anymore.