Just one small blemish could eliminate you in week one and you don’t even realize it. However, if the conference stumbles in the non-conference slate, your CFB Playoff chances could be doomed even if you go 12-0. If your conference plays well in the non-conference slate, you will likely be rewarded. How good is your conference? It is a major determination in the perception of a team’s strength of schedule. It’s the most important piece to the College Football Playoff puzzle.