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Ben's non-conference schedule rankings in first 3 seasons, courtesy of Twitter's @madeformarch: https://x.com/madeformarch/status/1827036258134048794

Which is exactly why I stated my qualifier. I like the Illini's schedule, and even said that in my Illini schedule lead-in.

A direct quote from Ben in Marcus' non-conference schedule story for the Strib: “We got at least three to four NCAA tournament teams from the year before, which I think will be a good challenge." Fact check: Not true, Ben, and you no doubt know this, but you think we're all oblivious. Your...

I gave it a D (D-, actually) only because it won’t be worse than last season’s. I’ve set a really high bar! 😂

Any attempt to defend this schedule by Ben, Coyle, or any self-respecting media/columnist/social media presence (Marcus, Ryan James, etc.) should be immediately ridiculed.

My decision not to renew season tickets after 32 years was the correct one.

The Gophers have their fans reaching for the barf bags with yet another embarrassing non-conference slate. This one checks in at #51. ... yipeeeee! There's no excusing this schedule, even after last season's non-conference worst-in-the-nation (#362 of 362) debacle. I will accept no excuses from...

The Wildcats check in at #31. Important season ahead for third-year coach Kyle Neptune, who's yet to qualify for a NCAA Tournament. Jay Wright a tough act to follow. VILLANOVA (11) Nov. 4: LAFAYETTE (313) Nov. 6: COLUMBIA (225) Nov. 8: NJIT (330) Nov. 12: @ Saint Joseph’s (92) Nov. 15: vs...

The Deamon Deacs weigh in at #27 after drawing Florida in the semifinals of the ESPN Events Invitational. WAKE FOREST (11) Nov. 4: COPPIN STATE (361) Nov. 7: NORTH CAROLINA A&T (343) Nov. 10: vs. Michigan (133) Nov. 13: USC-UPSTATE (303) Nov. 16: @ Xavier (64) Nov. 19: WESTERN CAROLINA (111)...

The Gators enter the rankings at #19 after drawing Wake Forest in the semifinals of the ESPN Events Invitational. FLORIDA (13) Nov. 4: vs. USF (78) Nov. 7: JACKSONVILLE (275) Nov. 11: GRAMBLING STATE (279) Nov. 15: @ Florida State (96) Nov. 19: FLORIDA A&M (341) Nov. 22: SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (116)...

The 'Huskers check in at #42 after drawing Murray State in the quarterfinals of the Diamond Head Classic. NEBRASKA (11) Nov. 4: UTRGV (331) Nov. 9: BETHUNE-COOKMAN (308) Nov. 13: FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON (324) Nov. 17: vs. Saint Mary’s (16) Nov. 22: @ Creighton (11) Nov. 27: SOUTH DAKOTA (322) Dec...

Gophers draw Wichita State in semifinals of ESPN Events Invitational. Schedule has been updated at top of thread. With 2 opponents still TBD, average NET ranking of non-conference opponents now sits at 210.875. https://x.com/Marcus_R_Fuller/status/1826701832212873704

The Badgers check in at #24 with 5 Power 5 opponents guaranteed. WISCONSIN (11) Nov. 4: HOLY CROSS (350) Nov. 7: MONTANA STATE (208) Nov. 10: APPALACHIAN STATE (72) Nov. 15: ARIZONA (4) Nov. 18: UTRGV (331) Nov. 22: vs. UCF (61) Nov. 24: vs. LSU (94)/Pitt (40) Nov. 30: CHICAGO STATE (296) Dec...

Decent chance the pairings for the ESPN Events Invitational (the Gophers tournament) will be announced today, as the NIT Season Tip-Off pairings were just announced a few minutes ago. The 4 teams in the NIT Season Tip-Off (Utah State, North Texas, Saint Bonaventure, Northern Iowa) originally...

The list above isn't exclusive to the Power 5, so that's why I included teams like South Dakota State & St. Thomas. I'm excluding Oregon State and Washington State (from the schedule rankings) because they're playing in the WCC now + add for the most part they've been irrelevant. If they had...

Randy Bennett once again has crafted a fine non-conference slate, as the Gaels check in at #17. Bennett is one of the best in the business at ensuring his team isn't hampered by its non-conference slate when Selection Sunday rolls around. SAINT MARY’S (13) Nov. 4: TOWSON (149) Nov. 7...

Here's a who's who of teams that still appear to have openings for their non-conference schedule: For the 2 remaining openings on the Gophers' 'schedule, I'd gladly play any of these, some obviously more realistic than others: Arizona State Arkansas Auburn Baylor Florida State Georgetown...

The Friars enter the rankings at #33 after drawing Oklahoma in the Battle 4 Atlantis quarterfinals. PROVIDENCE (11) Nov. 4: CENTRAL CONNECTICUT (249) Nov. 9: STONEHILL (355) Nov. 12: HAMPTON (337) Nov. 16: GREEN BAY (227) Nov. 19: DELAWARE STATE (305) Nov. 27: vs. Oklahoma (46) Nov. 28: vs...

The Mountaineers enter the rankings at #32 after drawing Gonzaga in the Battle 4 Atlantis quarterfinals. WEST VIRGINIA (11) Nov. 4: ROBERT MORRIS (307) Nov. 8: UMASS (91) Nov. 15: @ Pitt (40) Nov. 20: IONA (210) Nov. 27: vs. Gonzaga (17) Nov. 28: vs. Indiana (98)/Louisville (216) Nov. 29: vs...

The 'Ville weighs in among the top 10 (#9) after drawing Indiana in the quarterfinals of the Battle 4 Atlantis. The Cardinals are expected to be a vastly improved squad under first-year head coach Pat Kelsey, who previoulsy built stellar programs at Winthrop & College of Charleston. LOUISVILLE...