[pincemob]

BYU is a poor choice for an opponent in my opinion.  I would speculate they will bring a lot of fans to the game at Stanford, whereas we will send virtually none to Provo.  It will be a big game for them, with only downside for us.  Don't get it. 

My non-conference scheduling principles would be:  play one traditionally strong opponent, one doormat, and one rotating winnable "wild card" from a good conference preferably in a recruiting hot-bet and/or interesting fan/alum destination.    As long as ND is on the schedule, I see no reason to load up with another traditional power.  SJSU fills the doormat role (though I would prefer a doormat without a "little brother" motivation).  Some candidates I would throw out for #3 would be Virginia, Miami, BC, SMU, Illinois, Hawaii. 

Just my 2 cents. 

[pincemob]

BYU is a poor choice for an opponent in my opinion.  I would speculate they will bring a lot of fans to the game at Stanford, whereas we will send virtually none to Provo.  It will be a big game for them, with only downside for us.  Don't get it. 

My non-conference scheduling principles would be:  play one traditionally strong opponent, one doormat, and one rotating winnable "wild card" from a good conference preferably in a recruiting hot-bet and/or interesting fan/alum destination.    As long as ND is on the schedule, I see no reason to load up with another traditional power.  SJSU fills the doormat role (though I would prefer a doormat without a "little brother" motivation).  Some candidates I would throw out for #3 would be Virginia, Miami, BC, SMU, Illinois, Hawaii. 

Just my 2 cents.