There will always be an "unfair" benefit of the doubt given to each of these teams over almost all other circumstances.
Alabama
LSU
Ohio State
Notre Dame (hate it, but it is what it is)
Texas
Oklahoma
USC
Florida State
Arguable:
Michigan
Auburn
Florida
Now there will be ups and downs (see Texas, Michigan (until this season), but all in all...IMO, these are the powerhouse football programs. I may be leaving out someone, so feel free to add/take away from.