Associated Press Preseason Top 25 Poll release day is like Christmas morning for fans of elite programs who finally get to unwrap where their favorite team falls nationally heading into the season.

For head coaches however, it can feel like a root canal without Lidocaine when glancing at schedules loaded with potential cavities and trouble areas.

With preseason rankings in mind, we've picked out 10 teams who have the toughest paths to a College Football Playoff berth based on schedule favorability. All schedules are not created equal — looking at you, Alabama — when it comes to national title odds.

There's a handful of teams in college football this season who will face five nationally-ranked teams, according to the AP's preseason release, making the margin for error extremely slim in division title races.

Here's a look at the nation's toughest schedules at some of the biggest programs: