Not a knock, as I have some pet-peeve subjects of my own. An observation--if whether we would ever see Oregon schedule a SEC team on the nonconference part of our season? I agree with Canzano's answer; if there is no penalty for losing a non-conference game later with automatic conference qualifiers...then yes--we could have some blockbuster early season games that everyone would enjoy.

Good persistence by Thomas, and thoughtful answer by Canzano.

Q: Do you think Oregon football will still schedule “Power” opponents that aren’t the eight (now non-conference) former Pac-12 schools? — Thomallister2911

A: It depends on what happens with the College Football Playoff expansion. Right now, there’s no incentive for the Ducks to play a non-conference game they might lose. They’ve got enough strength of schedule in Big Ten play. So unless ESPN is going to pay Oregon $4 million to play Alabama or Georgia or LSU in a season-opener, there’s no way they’re taking that game.

If the CFP expands to 16 or 24 teams, and offers automatic berths to the top Big Ten finishers, that scheduling logic could shift. TV would definitely be into seeing Oregon play SEC opponents in non-conference games.

Want a Non-Conference Game with HIM?

38 minutes ago, Charles Fischer said:

Want a Non-Conference Game with HIM?

HECK YES.

1 hour ago, Steven A said:

HECK YES.

Sorry, Brother Steven, I demur with a B1G NO!

Oregon's strength of schedule, ranked by College Football News among 138 FBS teams, is No. 6 in the nation.

With a PO Committee that emphasizes losses, if you're not Alabama, there is no reason to step up out of conference.

What did 3-loss Texas get out of playing Ohio State last season?

Indiana played dog meat out of conference, and it didn't matter. This season, Indiana's SOS comes in at No. 50. It won't matter. If Indiana goes 10-2, it's in the field.

OOC games, especially on the road at OK State and Baylor, are worthless, especially considering the money to be made from a home game vs. a G6 opponent.

2 hours ago, Jon Joseph said:

Sorry, Brother Steven, I demur with a B1G NO!

My over flowing glass thinks it would be great to beat the guy.

And a non-con would be a lot less stress than in the POs.

Agreed. Presently there is little or no benefit for a Big Ten school to play a strong OOC game. USC shut down the Norte Dame series for that reason. The entire business model of college football has changed.

There are up to 4 opportunities for exciting OOC games in the playoff. Texas is exhibit A; crush Texas State instead of losing to tOSU and they almost certainly make the playoff last season.

Until there is a format change, OOC should be 3 regional cupcakes at home…imo of course.

Edited April 7Apr 7 by JabbaNoBargain