Non-Conference Scheduling rumors

[SoCalCoug]

Almost everything you say is true. Scheduling Wisconsin as the first BCS level H:H series in years, has nicely rounded out our upcoming exhibition seasons. I'm really looking forward to watching all of these games that don't really mean anything on the WorldWide Leader.

Yeah, I'm really going to miss that MWC championship trophy.

[San Juan Sun]

When was the last time we played a game that really meant anything? 1984?

2010, our last year in a conference.

[Pelado]

2010, our last year in a conference.

Which was the meaningful game that season?

[Indy Coug]

Which was the meaningful game that season?

Since we started 1-4.... all of them.

[Maximus]

Almost everything you say is true. Scheduling Wisconsin as the first BCS level H:H series in years, has nicely rounded out our upcoming exhibition seasons. I'm really looking forward to watching all of these games that don't really mean anything on the WorldWide Leader.

Little reason to think wisky is actually a 1-1 now. Press release didn't even say if it was.

[Jacob]

Little reason to think wisky is actually a 1-1 now. Press release didn't even say if it was.

Little reason to think it's not. It's been reported as H and H. This is from he BYU press release:

BYU will travel to Madison to play Wisconsin on Nov. 9, 2013 in Camp Randall Stadium. Future plans for the series will be announced at a later date once details are finalized.

There may be a 3rd game. Who knows?

[Maximus]

Little reason to think it's not. It's been reported as H and H. This is from he BYU press release:



There may be a 3rd game. Who knows?

If there is a 3rd that means it isnt a H-H. If it was a H-H, it would probably say the return game will be announced when details are finalized. Points more to a 2-1. or a H H "N"

[TexTechCoug]

It would be great to be in one of the nationally respected conferences, but BYU isn't.

I still think that playing lousy MWC teams in conference was only marginally better than playing lousy WAC teams since becoming independent. I don't think playing in a conference made those games against poor opponents all that much more meaningful, especially when being MWC conference champs would mean winning a conference without Utah and TCU.

BYU has put together an amazing schedule for 2013 and each game's meaning comes from playing an interesting and competitive opponent. Meaning isn't derived from playing in a dieing conference for a mediocre bowl slot.

BYU has managed to put together a great late season schedule and get bowl tie-ins without a conference and in spite of getting jilted by the University of Utah. If BYU can parlay Wisconsin and Notre Dame into long term series (especially a more balanced H-H with Wisonsin) and continue to include ACC, and PAC opponents they'll have a interesting and fun schedule.

Being independent may not be equal to being in a power conference, but from here it looks better than the MWC in 2013 and beyond.

[Indy Coug]

If there is a 3rd that means it isnt a H-H. If it was a H-H, it would probably say the return game will be announced when details are finalized. Points more to a 2-1. or a H H "N"

I don't know how anyone has come up with a specific number of games for this series, other than it is more than one. It could be 2, 4, 6 or 10 for all we know.

[lambdacoug]

I don't know how anyone has come up with a specific number of games for this series, other than it is more than one. It could be 2, 4, 6 or 10 for all we know.

The fact that Wisconsin moved around their schedule to accommodate a late season game with us is, IMO, significant. The tenor of comments from Bielema indicate that a longer term arrangement is something in which Wisconsin may have interest. I think they simply needed to announce 2013 for logistical reasons and there is still more to come.

Relevant quotes, IMO:

I'm very excited because hopefully it's something that will continue to grow from here, there have been talks beyond next year and that's very intriguing to me.

A lot of teams in the SEC play backend (nonconference) games but they slide in FCS or MAC opponents.

[Indy Coug]

Yes, you could definitely read Bielema's comments to mean that this will be more than a 2 game series. Holmoe and Bronco have said that there are very few they are willing to do 2-for-1s with and I don't believe Wisconsin is one of those teams. I would expect probably a 4 game series that might be spread out over 6+ years.

[Rickomatic]

Dude, look at the 2013 schedule. It's more than just about one H:H series.

2013+: 4 Home, 6 Road
[Aug 31 - @ Washington State]
Sept 7 - TEXAS
Sept 14? - UTAH
Sept 21? - BOISE STATE
Oct 4 - @ Utah State
Oct 12 - GEORGIA TECH
Oct 19 - @ Houston
Nov 9 - @ Wisconsin
Nov 16 - @ Notre Dame
Dec 7 - @ Hawaii

Here are some of their 2011 Sagarin rankings:

Wisconsin - 8th
Boise - 9th
Houston - 15th
Texas - 17th
Notre Dame - 26th
Utah - 39th


While 2011 rankings are not guarantees of 2013 rankings, there is a solid chance this ends up being the toughest overall schedule in BYU history.

It would be nice to have at least one home game in November.

[byu71]

It would be nice to have at least one home game in November.

I agree. Even though that is the home schedule I have been wishing for, it conflicts with my golf which wouldn't be the case with a game or two in November.

Still I applaud them for a great schedule and very good home schedule. I am not convinced they will come along all that often.

[lambdacoug]

It would be nice to have at least one home game in November.

I think you are reading this wrong. BYU is truly thinking of its fans. It's much nicer to watch the games indoors in late October, November and December than freezing your ass off outside.

[dabrockster]

Dude, look at the 2013 schedule. It's more than just about one H:H series.

2013+: 4 Home, 6 Road
[Aug 31 - @ Washington State]
Sept 7 - TEXAS
Sept 14? - UTAH
Sept 21? - BOISE STATE
Oct 4 - @ Utah State
Oct 12 - GEORGIA TECH
Oct 19 - @ Houston
Nov 9 - @ Wisconsin
Nov 16 - @ Notre Dame
Dec 7 - @ Hawaii

Here are some of their 2011 Sagarin rankings:

Wisconsin - 8th
Boise - 9th
Houston - 15th
Texas - 17th
Notre Dame - 26th
Utah - 39th


While 2011 rankings are not guarantees of 2013 rankings, there is a solid chance this ends up being the toughest overall schedule in BYU history.

WOW. That is a tough schedule.. But for the team to be on the road 4 weeks straight is even more burtal...

Only 4 home games. NO matter how good they are.. That is disappointing..