People have to understand every conference big dog NEEDS loser schools on its schedule. The Vanderbilts of the world supply something very valuable to the conference: WINS.
You can't form a league of Clemson, Ohio State, Alabama, Oklahoma, Florida, etc. They will all end up with lots of losses. It isn't good for anyone.
The Globetrotters need the Generals. Washington needs Utah. It's the circle of life.