I've done a little more analytical study of their non-conference games than you have.. And it's far more impressive on the cover of it.
Illinois @ Missouri - I have this game as extremely tight (3-points to Missouri to be exact). Not terrible road performance by the Illini against a team I have ranked 6th.
Oregon State @ Penn State - Penn State blowout winner vs team I have ranked 19th.
Ohio State @ USC - I have this game tighter than the final score. USC by 18 points to be exact. On analysis I have Ohio State 7 points better on offense, and 7 points better on defense than what the final score was. On the road against the team I have a clear cut #1. Not horrific.
Michigan St. @ California - Narrow loss by Spartans against team I have ranked 12th.
Oregon @ Purdue - Narrow Purdue loss vs the Ducks who I have 18th.
Again, I'm not expecting you to soak any of this up. You are in your own little mindset, in your own little fantasy land where you think you know what's going on, and you're never going to change. Calling Oregon St. a tomato can shows how ignorant you are about what's actually going on outside your own conference.