Roughest nonconference schedules in 2026

[ZedLepplin22]

Any word on Rice's Week 2 opponent? I know they open @ LWE but have heard nothing about the other Non-Conf opponent.

 

[Doctor_D]

every teams non-con should look like this now. No reason not to

There is a reason not to.
It’s impossible for EVERY team to schedule top notch non conference because you will run out of top notch opponents

 

[McCaravan]

I have no idea what MC's schedule is. Kinda know the conference but not the Non-Con. Heard they are looking for a big out of state game, heard ESL, but nothing posted yet

 

[Cross Bones]

every teams non-con should look like this now. No reason not to

I agree with you here. 2-7 getting in doesnt mean down programs should be willing to play up programs. It means up programs should be willing to play more up programs.

 

[SiuCubFan8]

I agree with you here. 2-7 getting in doesnt mean down programs should be willing to play up programs. It means up programs should be willing to play more up programs.

Ok but there are only so many "up" programs.

 

[USD24]

every teams non-con should look like this now. No reason not to

So now you want Rita to play everyone week one and two? That's a big ask

 

[USD24]

I have no idea what MC's schedule is. Kinda know the conference but not the Non-Con. Heard they are looking for a big out of state game, heard ESL, but nothing posted yet

I thought the ESL game was a done deal?

 

[4Afan]

Is ESL doing the "Classic" this year and what week will it be since the season is starting earlier?

And which team will cancel last minute?

 

[Roamin' Catholic]

And which team will cancel last minute?

Yeah, Loyola, be ready on a whim this time, sheesh.

 

[McCaravan]

I thought the ESL game was a done deal?

That was the talk but it seemed to lost steam unless they just haven't announced it yet

 

[Caravan92]

I have no idea what MC's schedule is. Kinda know the conference but not the Non-Con. Heard they are looking for a big out of state game, heard ESL, but nothing posted yet

The only hole I have is week 2. It will be AWAY. I’ve been told it’s on ESPN. A month ago I would have confidently said it was Bergan Catholic… not sure why happened there. Only other hiccup I have is the Brother Rice & St. Pats games on 9/18 & 9/25. Likey both away since I have 1 neutral, 2 away & 4 home from my “research”.