Katz: The art of nonconference scheduling

[Orangeyes]

Marshall AD says playing SU helped them with RPI

 

[tbonezone]

i'd say a lot depends on how seasoned your returning team is. if they're real green you might go easy early and try to build confidence and chemistry but if you've got some good returning talent i thinks it's best to battle for some early season quality nonconference wins (especially against young ranked squads like say florida a couple season back).