Thoughts about NCAAF while watching UNC vs Kentucky(NCAAB)

[KPENN]

So on Saturday when UNC was playing Kentucky in basketball a few thoughts came to mind.

1.) This is great. 2 of the most historic playing each other for the 11th straight season.

2.) This is one reason why I favor college basketball to football. There are numerous great out of conference games each and every year.

3.) Is there anyway possible that the NCAA could encourage football teams to schedule games like this constantly? I know we get the occasional home and homes, but i'm talking every single season you have quality Non conference matchups.

This isn't meant to bash football cause i love it, but i love the fact that in NCAAB teams schedule out of conference. Now I realize that the system allows it and that there are exceptions to this and that NCAAB teams do schedule cupcakes, but i'm not asking for a Non conference filled with great programs. Just 1 or 2 in NCAAF constantly every year would make me happy...

I realize with the current system this is highly unlikely.

But does anybody have any ideas so there are more meaningfull, competetive and intruiging non conference matchups?

Just thought this could be a fun coversation

 

[military_irish]

my only thought is basketball has around 30 games, so they have room for cupcakes and quality opponents but football only has 12 games, so if their was a choice the teams would choose cupcakes, IMO

 

[KPENN]

my only thought is basketball has around 30 games, so they have room for cupcakes and quality opponents but football only has 12 games, so if their was a choice the teams would choose cupcakes, IMO

I know. I'm not asking for 4 games versus quality non conference teams. I just want each good team to play another good team. Not beat 2 MAC schools, 1 D2 school and a sun belt team.

 

[military_irish]

I fully agree i love matchups like that, it's just alot of schedules today are made so a team will be able to go undefeated rather than quality. Kind of sad but true.