11.   UConn did play Tennessee, Georgia and Kansas this regular season, beating them soundly, but needs to schedule more strong nonconference opponents.

12.   Usually, Kansas State schedules puff-ball nonconference opponents.

13.   Also, league teams usually open the season against weak nonconference opponents before Big Ten play begins.

14.   Miami has yet to play a conference game, beginning the season with five nonconference opponents, including Florida State and Penn State.