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