Moving on to 2026 - Next yr schedule compares: ND/Miami & Tex Tech are a joke

[Lnghrn]

Here is a breakdown of SEC Schools and # of top 20 teams each school plays

 

Here is Big 10, along with ND, Miami & Tx Tech.  ND & Miami are pathetic and Tx Tech is an absolute joke.  No Utah or BYU for Tx Tech's conference games next yr and non-conference games against Abilene Christian, At Oregon St, and Sam Houston.  There is such a huge disparity in SEC/Big 10 games vs. ACC & Big 12.  The SEC doesn't even include teams like LSU, Florida and Tennessee that could easily be top 20 next year based upon talent levels.  Texas has to play at LSU and Tennessee next year, and both are very difficult road environments. 

It will be interesting to see if Ohio St were to lose to Texas on the road next year and then if they were to lose 2 other games.  Will they get the Texas treatment? 

 

 

 

[marathon]

We can control our OOC schedule. If we keep OSU on the schedule next year it’s our own fault.

[Tres Comas]

1 hour ago, marathon said:

We can control our OOC schedule. If we keep OSU on the schedule next year it’s our own fault.

[AusMOJO]

1 hour ago, marathon said:

We can control our OOC schedule. If we keep OSU on the schedule next year it’s our own fault.

Sark already said we would honor the 26/27 games against Ohio State and Michigan. 

[Stuey22]

Almost looks like it would be an easier path to the playoff if we played in the Big 12 conference.  Wonder if they are accepting new schools…

[Connor Vaughn]

2 minutes ago, Stuey22 said:

Almost looks like it would be an easier path to the playoff if we played in the Big 12 conference.  Wonder if they are accepting new schools…

You’d lose Sark and all SEC recruiting/culture building momentum with it. 

[Stuey22]

59 minutes ago, Connor Vaughn said:

You’d lose Sark and all SEC recruiting/culture building momentum with it. 

Buying players, uh I mean recruiting seems to be working just fine for Campbell & Co.  Sexton would have Sark coaching in Europe if they paid $10 milly/yr…

[Inspired73]

1 hour ago, Stuey22 said:

Almost looks like it would be an easier path to the playoff if we played in the Big 12 conference.  Wonder if they are accepting new schools…

I am assuming that this comment is tong-n-cheek?  

If not, my thoughts are .............................  stopping now - don't need a banishment email from Bobby

[Adam Lane]

Nice work!

 

No Georgia or Missou on the list?

 

Edited 9 hours ago by Adam Lane

[Lnghrn]

6 hours ago, Adam Lane said:

Nice work!

 

No Georgia or Missou on the list?

 

Missed those 2.  I added below:  

Obviously, this doesn't factor in which teams will jump up next year, or which teams fall off next year.  I could see Ole Miss falling if the QB transfers and depending on who they bring in as OC.    I think Vandy will see a drop without Pavia given how good he is a keeping drives alive with is scrambling/running ability.  I think Clark Lea has elevated the overall talent level, but hard to think they won't see a drop.  I could see LSU rebounding if Kiffin can find a QB, as they have a lot of talent on the roster, especially with some of the 2025 recruiting class.  I'm not sure what happens with Tennessee next year, but Neyland Stadium has a reputation as a difficult place to play and we play on the road next year. 

If the playoffs aren't expanded to 16 next year, there are going to be fewer SEC teams in given there will be more losses with the extra conf game on everyone's schedule.

Interesting with Ohio St having a more difficult record, could they possibly get the 3-loss treatment next year.  If they were to lose to us and then they have games at Indiana & USC and home games vs. Michigan and Oregon.  

Still can't believe how easy the Miami and Tx Tech schedules are next year.  The committee just can't look at W/L, there has to be a strength of schedule component added or both have an easy path to the playoffs.  I don't know what players Tech loses off this year's team, but they could go undefeated next year with that schedule.   If Tech was in the SEC they may not crack the top 8 teams in the conference.  

 

T

 

Edited 3 hours ago by Lnghrn
Updated big 10 schedule.

[Paul Jespersen]

Thx for sharing.

I mean Florida must have really pissed off the schedule gods. They've had brutal schedules year in and year out for a while now it seems like.

🤘
 

[CoachBobbyFinstock]

No way Tennessee and LSU won’t be ranked for Texas and Ole Miss will take a step back.

[Rocky P]

1) i dont think ole miss falls off like everyone thinks.  They will be motivated to be aggressive in the portal, especially for anyone lane wants.  The did flip the #1 wr this year after labe left 

2)lsu and tennessee will both be top 20 teams. The only unranked conf games we could have are arkansas/miss st...missouri was top 20 before injuries this year.