We all knew the Coyotes would play a tough schedule in 2007. Heck, through six games, it’s painfully obvious how difficult it is.
But according to Kenneth Massey’s ratings, USD has the 112th toughest schedule in the nation. That’s not just in Division II. That’s in the ENTIRE country.
That’s right. USD’s schedule is statistically more challenging than schools such as Texas Tech. Oh, and our friends up the interstate.
Massey’s schedule ratings are based the quality of each opponent, adjusted for the homefield advantage. His ratings are the ones used by the Bowl Championship Series (BCS).
Here are the top three schools with the toughest schedules:
1. North Carolina
2. Stanford
3. Auburn
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And here’s a look at area schools ranked behind USD:
125. MSU-Mankato
132. Central Washington
144. Texas Tech
150. Minnesota-Duluth
153. Nebraska-Omaha
159. North Dakota
172. South Dakota State
174. St. Cloud State
176. Augustana
182. University of Sioux Falls (a NAIA school)
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For the record, USD’s opponents this season have a combined record of 26-8.
And if you break down the rankings for JUST Division II schools, USD has the SECOND toughest schedule. The school ahead of the Coyotes? None other than Western Washington, USD’s opponent this weekend. Very interesting.
- - Jeremy Hoeck
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