I respectfully disagree. Pete doesn't coach in the strongest conference in the nation. It is bit easier to look good in a pansy league.
Out of Conference Games
2002
September 2 No. 22 Auburn W 24-17 1-0 (0-0)
2003
August 30 at Auburn W 23-0 1-0 (0-0) (Aub was Preseason number 5)
January 1 vs. No. 4 Michigan W 28-14 12-1 (7-1)
2004
August 28 at Virginia Tech W 24-13 1-0 (0-0)
January 4 vs. No. 3 Oklahoma W 55-19 13-0 (8-0)
2005
September 17 Arkansas W 70-17 2-0 (0-0)
January 4 vs. No. 1 Texas L 41-38 12-1 (8-0)
2006
September 2 at Arkansas W 50-14 1-0 (0-0)
September 16 No. 19 Nebraska W 28-10 2-0 (0-0)
January 1 vs. No. 8 Michigan W 32-18 11-2 (7-2)
2007
September 15 at No. 14 Nebraska W 49-31 2-0 (0-0)
January 1 vs. No. 13 Illinois W 49-17 11-2 (7-2)
2008
August 30 at Virginia W 52-7 1-0 (0-0)
September 13 No. 5 Ohio State W 35-3 2-0 (0-0)
Now someone say thats not impressive