For the vast majority of programs, nonconference play is over and the time to prove your worth against more competitive league competition is here. That’s right Texas Tech: no more hiding behind the weakest schedule in the country.
The Red Raiders are far from the only power-conference program to not play anybody worth their salt yet. Indiana, winners over the likes of Old Dominion, Kennesaw State and Indiana State, takes a major leap up the ladder to face a Top 10 Illinois team this week. Utah and Michigan State also rank in the bottom 20 in strength of schedule, but at least each school played a Power 4 opponent in its first three games.
