Power 5 Scheduling

[Brad]

USF

2021 non-conference schedule: at NC State, Florida, FCS Florida A&M, at BYU

Given that most conferences count independent BYU as a Power-grade opponent, we’re giving USF the nod for over-scheduling. The Bulls booked a similar group of foes as recently as 2019, opening with an ugly loss vs. (19) Wisconsin, losing the following week at Georgia Tech and then edging BYU in October. That team went 4-8, the final season in the three-year Charlie Strong era. USF also played three Power foes in 2015 (losing at No. 11 Florida State and at Maryland but beating Syracuse to finish 8-5) and 2014 (losing vs. Maryland, NC State and at No. 19 Wisconsin to go 4-8). Since moving up to the FBS ranks in 2001, the Bulls have consistently booked at least one Power 5 foe.

USF has a Power 5 opponent scheduled every season through 2029 and has three such dates in 2022 and 2024.

 

One of two G5 programs to have at least three P5s on schedule.

Taken from fbschedules.com

Group of 5 teams playing the fewest and most Power 5 opponents in 2021

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A look at the Group of 5 college football teams playing the fewest and most Power 5 opponents in 2021.

 

[NewEnglandBull]

Ugh..those uniforms...

[hm101]

[El_Toro_86]

One area where VPMK has over performed.  Kuddos!

[puc86]

36 minutes ago, El_Toro_86 said:

One area where VPMK has over performed.  Kuddos!

He is definitely directionally correct now he just needs to expand it by any means necessary and get over the hump of winning some of these marquee matchups. Playing and beating P5 teams is our only path to relevance and by even engaging in the AAC match ups we have already lost.

[Outlaw]

We are not scared to play anyone, but can we pull off an upset and show improvement on both sides of the ball?

[jg233]

This schedule is too difficult for the team right now.  Will we get to a point where it isn't is the question?

[USFRaider]

The Power 5 Scheduling is going to be brutal for USF this season.  I think NC State and Florida will most likely win by at least 21 points in each game.  I just hope the coaches have enough experience to hold the team together and not let the wheels fall off after two tough losses to begin the season.

[bulloni]

3 minutes ago, USFRaider said:

The Power 5 Scheduling is going to be brutal for USF this season.  I think NC State and Florida will most likely win by at least 21 points in each game.  I just hope the coaches have enough experience to hold the team together and not let the wheels fall off after two tough losses to begin the season.

teams can be a little discombobulated week 1. hopefully its nc state and not us

[USFRaider]

Just now, bulloni said:

teams can be a little discombobulated week 1. hopefully its nc state and not us

I wouldn't count on it.