31.   Three conference games, one nonconference game, all will have major impact on the national championship picture.

32.   Tubbs and Tarkanian both left open the possibility of playing nonconference games after TCU leaves the WAC for Conference USA next season.

33.   USC will certainly be favored in its remaining eight nonconference games.

34.   While it is a nonconference game, there would be questions as to whether the NCAA selection committee would take the Matadors with only seven wins.

35.   With a five-game conference schedule, Big West schools are having trouble scheduling six nonconference games.

36.   With rumors and allegations of illegal gambling activity hanging over their heads, the Eagles now begin preparations for a tough nonconference game against Notre Dame Saturday.

37.   After five nonconference games, the Hurricanes play seven straight Big East opponents beginning with Temple on Saturday.

38.   The Cougars already have nonconference games at Syracuse and Virginia for next season.

39.   Utah has lost consecutive nonconference games for the first time in six years.