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BYU Football Seeks New Opponent After California Cancellation

12/18/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Brigham Young University football (BYU) must find a non-conference opponent for the 2026 season after California canceled its games because the ACC shifted to a nine-game schedule.
The cancellations affect BYU's September 12, 2026 game in Provo and the planned 2027 return trip to Berkeley.
BYU must find a new non-conference opponent from the Big Ten, ACC, or SEC to satisfy the Big 12 rule requiring a Power Four opponent.

History

Historical Context

In 2014, the NCAA allowed conferences to schedule up to nine conference games, altering college football's scheduling landscape. This change affected teams like BYU, which now faces difficulties securing non-conference opponents. The evolving conference requirements continue to challenge team competitiveness, highlighting the ongoing complexities in college football scheduling as teams adapt to new dynamics.

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Story summary

Brigham Young University football (BYU) must find a non-conference opponent for the 2026 season after California canceled its games because the ACC shifted to a nine-game schedule.
The cancellations affect BYU's September 12, 2026 game in Provo and the planned 2027 return trip to Berkeley.
BYU must find a new non-conference opponent from the Big Ten, ACC, or SEC to satisfy the Big 12 rule requiring a Power Four opponent.

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