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Galen Clavio launches the newly dubbed Bison Briefing on CrimsonCast with a live afternoon episode covering two major Indiana sports topics: the continuing NCAA eligibility mess and the release of Indiana basketball's non-conference schedule.Ryan Phillips joins Galen to break down the latest eligibility confusion involving Class of 2022 athletes, professional opportunities, and whether players who spent time around NFL teams should be able to return to college rosters. They discuss the SEC's statement, the Big Ten's proposed rule, the legal uncertainty around the Wisne case, and what all of this could mean for Stephen Daley and Kellan Wyatt as Indiana football gets closer to the season.The conversation also gets into the bigger structural problem: college sports keeps trying to operate without a stable, collectively bargained system. Galen and Ryan talk through why the NCAA's current rulemaking keeps leading to lawsuits, why basketball complicates the definition of “professional,” and why the next few weeks could remain messy for athletes trying to decide whether to enroll, practice, sue, or move on.The second half shifts to Indiana men's basketball, where the newly released non-conference schedule gives Darren DeVries and the Hoosiers a stronger slate than fans have seen in recent years. The schedule includes Syracuse, Kentucky, Arkansas, Missouri, UCF, Bellarmine, Fairleigh Dickinson, Bowling Green, and more.Galen and Ryan like the schedule from a basketball perspective: more name brands, more résumé opportunities, and a better mix of tests and tune-ups. But they also dig into the season-ticket holder issue, because many of the best games are away from Assembly Hall or on neutral floors. That leads to a larger conversation about IU basketball's atmosphere, rebuilding fan trust, and why winning is the only real way to make Assembly Hall feel like Assembly Hall again.
The Tar Heels will start Billy Edwards Jr at QB vs TCU in Dublin (7:38)Carolina Basketball released its non-conference schedule (21:44)Senior Associate AD Rick Steinbacher joins to talk Carolina in Ireland (48:43)Plus: Seth Trimble commits to Louisville (39:07), postcards (1:01:21) and Pod Cruise poetry (1:20:00)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Kyle Tausk of Illini Inquirer joins The Drive to break down Illinois basketball's non-conference schedule, including the biggest challenges on the slate, which games should matter most for the Illini's NCAA Tournament résumé, and what the schedule tells us about Brad Underwood's program. The conversation also turns to Illinois' recruiting pipeline in Chicago — how important the city remains to the Illini, the talent Illinois is targeting, and whether the program can continue strengthening its presence in one of the state's most important basketball recruiting markets. Plus, a major development in the NCAA's ongoing eligibility battle: the U.S. Tenth Circuit granted the NCAA's request to stay the nationwide injunction in Wisne v. NCAA. The ruling temporarily puts the fifth-season opportunity for qualifying Class of 2022 athletes on hold while the appeal continues.
On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell and Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central on SI discuss some of the best FCS non-conference matchups next season and identify some potential FCS over FBS upsets ahead of the 2026 college football season. All this & more right here on The Bluebloods! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
It's Tuesday's with Tony Allen presented by Mainland Pool Service. TA joins the show on Zoom to talk about the NBA releasing it's opening night and Christmas schedule, Isaiah Stewart's comments about Memphis, Ty Jerome's summer pickup videos, and a few of the Grizzlies players getting engaged (6:19). Memphis Basketball released their non-conference schedule and Chris applaud's Penny Hardaway for it. He says they didn't have to play as many of these games as they are playing (1:10:00).Host: Chris VernonContributors: Devin Walker, Jon RoserTechnical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles
Gabe Kuhn on Memphis Basketball - Non-conference schedule on Monday (8/10/26)
-ESPN did a deep dive on all sorts of things about different teams' schedules and assessed that Nebraska has the EASIEST non-conference schedule of ANY TEAM in the country---even easier than Indiana's cream puff schedule-They also assessed that Ohio State has the overall toughest schedule of any Power 4 team---let's see how long they hold on to the No.1 ranking for---and assessed that Texas Tech has the easiest Power 4 schedule (we agreed); Georgia Tech has the toughest Power 4non-conference schedule; Oklahoma has the toughest November schedule; and Northwestern has the toughest 3-game stretch ofanyoneAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ben and Clinton return to talk about what Joaquim Boumtje-Boumtje brings to this year's team and is there too much or not enough hype around the 7-footer? Plus, they talk about Duke's projected rotation and difficult schedule for the 2026-27 season.Find articles and more coverage at dukewisdom.org Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/duke_wisdom/Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Twitter/X https://x.com/Duke_Wisdom Follow Duke Wisdom on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/duke-wisdom.bsky.social
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The Indiana Hoosiers shake up college football by canceling their highly anticipated non-conference series with Notre Dame, fueling controversy over scheduling strategies and national title ambitions. Can Indiana's “easy schedule” formula really stand up against critics, especially when other top-ranked teams like Texas and Ohio State play non-conference games against each other? Jacob Goins and Brian Smith tackle the fallout from the Notre Dame cancellation, the backlash from SEC and Notre Dame fans, and what the Protect College Sports Act could mean for transfer portal-heavy programs like Indiana. Recruiting momentum surges with 5-star receiver Monchon Sales and top-5 2028 quarterback Lukas Prock, but will upcoming NCAA rule changes force the Hoosiers to deepen their focus–and their NIL–on high school prospects? Dive in for analysis of Indiana's roster strategy, the evolving landscape of Big Ten football, and why retention, not just talent, could decide the program's future. Support us by supporting our sponsors! KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get up to $500 in bonus credits when you trade $25. The Game Don't miss this chance to celebrate 40 years of The Game with 40% off your entire order. Visit https://TheGameCaps.com and use promo code LOCKEDON at checkout. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Utah State Basketball Assistant Coach Barret Peery
Hour 3 of Scotty G. & The Coach with Scott Garrard and Tim LaComb. Bronson Olevao, Utah State Football Linebacker College Football Preseason Coaches Poll Barret Peery, Utah State Basketball Assistant Coach
Full Court Press radio show as heard on 106.9 FM, 1390 AM The FAN with Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker. Topics for today's show included:Utah State was picked sixth in a preseason Pac-12 football media pollA discussion on the most important non-conference games for all Pac-12 teamsUSU men's basketball released its full non-conference schedule
On this episode of Talkin' Friars, Ralf breaks down Providence's non conference schedule and gives an early starting five prediction.IG: @talkinfriarsGo Friars!
Jake Brend and Brent Blum discuss the latest Cy-Hawk future rumblings. What does the future of the non-conference schedule look like? Diving into Phil Steele's preseason rankings. Summer hoops update, Big 12 Monster deal looks worse, and more. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7-28-26 Looking at the Lobos Men's Basketball Non-Conference schedule as 10 of the 14 are slated
Send us Fan MailThe Runnin' Utes non-conference schedule is set (unofficially) a full breakdown! Plus, transfer grades on the four incoming players via the portal for Utah. And, more bleak offseason previews, a Majerus anecdote, and Utah WBB intros + much more! Runnin' Hoops Podcast 30% Off Exclusive Deal! – FlyFitTees - Promo code runninhoops
Potential Non-Conference upsets that would impact the College Football Playoffs. Today's 40-in-40 Team: The Missouri Tigers PLUS, our daily 4 Downs presented by Central Alabama Asphalt! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - youtube.com/@nextroundlive @TNRClips - youtube.com/@TNRClips FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Billy, Kevin and Tom discuss the Non-Conference schedule release, Billy breaking Alpha Diallo to the Denver Nuggets and the Friar performances in Summer League.
Mitch Harper and Nate Slack break down BYU basketball's newly released 2026-27 non-conference schedule. From the marquee matchups to the potential pitfalls, they discuss what they like, what they're not so crazy about, and what the slate means for the Cougars heading into another season under Kevin Young.
Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Host: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin) and Co-Hosts: (ronthe3manweav)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676
Hour 4 of Jake & Ben on July 23, 2026 Steve Sarkisian Regrets Scheduling Tough Non-Conference Games After Finishing 9-3 Re-listen to our Top 3 Stories of the Day: Kalani Sitake says BYU does not want to be the highest bidder when it comes to NIL, Shams says LeBron is not waiting on trades for his former teammates, NFL Training Camps are underwayer The College Football Playoff Committee Sucks
Texas Coach Steve Sarkisian Wants to Schedule a Soft Non-Conference Schedule After Losing to Ohio State Last Year
Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Host: Ronald Weaver III (@ronthe3manweav) and Co-Hosts: Caleb Lyons (@Caleb_Lyons7), Vic Cram (@viccram)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676
Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Host: Ronald Weaver III (@ronthe3manweav) and Co-Hosts: Caleb Lyons (@Caleb_Lyons7), Vic Cram (@viccram)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676
Chois Woodman on for Chuck Heinz and Chris Snead in for Jamie Lent talk about SEC and Texas Tech, John Dillinger, CFP non-conference schedules, SCE going off on their own?, and some rule changes for College Football.
K-State Nation knows the schedule of the 2026-27 opponents for the men's basketball team under 1st year head coach Casey Alexander!
Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Host: Ronald Weaver III (@ronthe3manweav) and Co-Hosts: Caleb Lyons (@Caleb_Lyons7), Vic Cram (@viccram), Zach Robinson (@zach_robinson17)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676
7-13-26 Clip of the Day - UNM adds Wichita State to their non-conference schedule
In this episode I discuss men's basketball season tickets selling out (3:56), a new home for Mihailo Petrovic (10:20) and the Illini's newest non-conference additions (11:52). I also look back on Illinois' last hoops matchup with Winthrop (15:46) and break down the way too early men's Top 25 (23:47) and 2027 NBA mock drafts (29:43). Finally, I reveal which legendary Illini quarterback I would start, bench, or cut (35:00) and share your comments (41:23). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
-The World Herald's Sam McKewon did a great dive into the B1G's 54 non-conference games this year, and it's not pretty as we exist ina world where it's all about making the playoffs and pushing toward the least amount of losses prior to conference play as possible-McKewon points out that there are just 14 games against Power 4 competition of the 54 non-con games of the league---Nebraska,Indiana, Penn State, USC and Washington have zero---28 games vs. Group of 6 teams, and 12 games vs. the FCS. We'll see you all in lateSeptember/early October for conference play….Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Send us Fan MailJustin Gainey is building one of the most interesting non-conference schedules in NC State basketball history, and Layton and Ethan are grading every game we know so far.They start with the marquee matchup. Tennessee at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on December 6. Twenty thousand seats. Rick Barnes on the other sideline. Gainey coaching against his mentor for the first time as a head coach. Ethan gives it an A-plus and makes the case that a win there would carry the same name recognition weight as beating Duke or UNC. Layton grades it slightly lower and explains why the mentor versus mentee spotlight, the unproven roster, and Tennessee's loaded portal additions all factor in.Then the Baha Mar Bahamas Championship, Wisconsin and Seton Hall confirmed, fourth team still unknown. Ethan lands at a B-minus. Two potential Quad 1 opportunities but too many unknowns to go higher. The Maui comparison comes up, and Ethan makes a point about the travel distance that most fans haven't considered.South Carolina at home for the ACC/SEC Challenge on December 1 gets a C. You should win it but you won't get much resume credit for it. Bart Torvik currently has South Carolina projected 89th in the country, and if that holds, this might not even be a Quad 2 game. Ethan doesn't love the quads system. He says so clearly.Ole Miss in Biloxi, Mississippi gets a B. Layton grades it a B. Ethan goes A-minus on the full two-year series. Then Ethan drops a fact that reframes the whole conversation Biloxi is five hours from Oxford. This isn't really a neutral site game.Then VCU on the road. Ethan's grade might be the most interesting take in the entire episode.Then the full ACC road schedule. No home games against Duke or UNC. Duke, Georgia Tech, Miami, UNC, Stanford, Virginia, and Virginia Tech all as road games. Is this the toughest away ACC schedule NC State has had in recent memory? And does a road-heavy schedule actually help the NCAA Tournament resume more than it hurts it?Ethan closes with the overall non-conference grade, and his bold prediction on whether Gainey's Year 1 team is a tournament team. He doesn't think it's close.Tuffy Talk is NC State's home for sports talk, hot takes, and everything Wolfpack. New content dropping all summer. Subscribe on YouTube and join the Patreon at patreon.com/cw/ncstatestats for exclusive weekly NC State breakdowns from Ethan — $5/month.
-Nebraska announced yesterday that they'll place Butler in Chicago on November 22 nd at the United Center, one week after playingBoise State in Sioux Falls. With games scheduled in neutral sites with Boise State, Butler and Providence, the non-conference isn'thorrible---but there's just one problem..-The problem is that the home slate is just awful for non-conference. Home games vs. Le Moyne, Lindenwood, South Dakota, Mount St.Mary's, New Haven, and FDU is all to show for before conference play---and even the Creighton game is on the roadOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
-Duke and Michigan were supposed to play on Dec. 21 st at Madison Square Garden---which would have been amazing---and now itappears the game will be played on the same day…..at Marlins Stadium in Miami. Yes, a baseball field.-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Sammy Jacobs and TJ Inman break down the Indiana Hoosiers' 2026 Non-Conference schedule that includes North Texas (6:25), Howard (18:00) and Western Kentucky (24:00). They will look at how each team is entering the 2026 season, the toughest matchups as well as the meaning behind Indiana playing a "soft" schedule to start the year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mitch Harper and Nate Slack talk about how they would like a non-conference schedule to be constructed for BYU football.
The Voice of the Utes on the Utes non conference schedule, Arkansas AD Hunter Yurachek complaining about late kickoff time for Utah game + more
The Voice of the Utes on the Utes non conference schedule, Arkansas AD Hunter Yurachek complaining about late kickoff time for Utah game + more
The Voice of the Utes on the Utes non conference schedule, Arkansas AD Hunter Yurachek complaining about late kickoff time for Utah game + more
The K-State football non conference games with times are now SET! With all the non conference games at Bill Snyder Family Stadium to begin September 5th!
The Voice of the Utes on the Utes non conference schedule, Arkansas AD Hunter Yurachek complaining about late kickoff time for Utah game + more
5/27/26: SEC Ends CUPCAKE Non-Conference Schedules, Brendan Sorsby Appeal DENIED, CFB Super-Conference Gains Traction & So Much More!
Needing to schedule a BIG name for K-State to play?? Well, we discuss that & take a look at this fall's non conference schedule for the football team coming up in September.
Top 3 Stories of the Day: NFL Schedule Release Day, Donovan Mitchell is one win away from Conference Finals, BYU Basketball adds a non conference game against Nebraska.
Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Host: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin) and Co-Host: (ronthe3manweav)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676
Non Conference games are going away at an alarming rate. The reason being the SEC's move to a 9 game schedule.
Braiden Day of Odion Menswear joins Cougar Sports to discuss NCAA Tournament expansion, potential BYU Football non-conference opponents, and more!
Jason Walker discusses the return of the BYU vs Utah State men's basketball series, looking at why the series has managed to return and also why it's dumb the series paused anyway. Also, an analysis of Utah State's non-conference and overall strength of schedule and how it appears to be improving compared to the last few years.
(1) Memphis Hoops schedules VCU in non-conference & J&J on Lebron future (2) Jessica Benson, Grind City Media & Grizz Radio, on Wemby, NBA, Grizz more (3) tonight's matchups Suns vs. Magic magnitude & John to Indy
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