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[QUOTE="CarolinaCuse, post: 745008, member: 510"]
Personally, I think it would be in SU's interest to schedule OOC (in order): 
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[*]Game 1 - A competitive, well-respected (maybe, a bit or a reach) BCS team (e.g., Penn State, Michigan State, etc.).  If SU wins the game, it starts the season off with some buzz and may yield a ranking by the 3rd-4th week (provided they win the next three games).  If SU loses the game, the next three games should provide a winning record going into league play - so little damage.  Also, playing a competitive BCS team during the first game of the season should level the playing field significantly.  Preparation is key but both teams would be facing a bit of rust.  Neutral site for this game would be fine.

[*]Game 2 - A regional FCS opponent (e.g.,  Colgate, Stony Brook, Cornell, etc.).  Regional opponent might increase the gate at Dome.  Hopefully this serves as an exhibition in many respects to work out any issues raised in first game.  Home game.

[*]Game 3 - A mid-major BSC opponent (e.g., MAC, Sun Belt, etc.).  A winnable game that increases the level of competition.  Home game.

[*]Game 4 - A BCS team that you should beat (e.g., Maryland, Rutgers, etc.).  Not sure I want to play Rutgers but I wanted to use them as an example of team we should beat every time we play them.  :)
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IMO, this should yield a 4-0 or 3-1 record every time going into league play.  Also has the potential to give program a bit of buzz.
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