Often, athletic departments follow a simple formula for scheduling. For example, they schedule games when they have an open weekend or when they can fit them in their schedule. However, some schools turn scheduling over to conferences. This is usually done in order to accommodate teams that have a preference for playing certain opponents.
In order to make the most of their football schedules, some teams have gone the extra mile. For example, the Pac-12 schedules nine conference games during the season. The conference also has the ability to schedule a non-conference game against a rival. The Pac-12 has a schedule that is a combination of two-conference and three-conference games. In addition to the non-conference games, the conference plays nine conference games, with eight of the conference games being played at home.
The NFL has returned to “Monday Night Football” in 2020, and has added a few new faces to the broadcast. The NFL Network, FOX, and ESPN will all broadcast the game, while Troy Aikman and Joe Buck have been added as broadcasters. The show will also have an exclusive broadcast on Amazon Prime Video.
The NFL is also adding a special edition of Football Night in America for Christmas. This game will feature a rematch of last year’s Super Bowl champions. The Los Angeles Rams and Buffalo Bills will play at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC. The other games on the slate are the Miami Dolphins and the Green Bay Packers at Hard Rock Stadium and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.
There is also a third game on the NFL schedule on Christmas Day. The Peacock Network will have an airing of the Thanksgiving matchup between New England and Minnesota. The Peacock also has a snazzy $4.99 per month premium tier. However, the Peacock network is also providing a video streaming service that features commercial-free live cut-ins of afternoon games. The channel also features the aforementioned NFL-related gizmo.
The NCAA football schedule is far more complicated than the NFL. Typically, schools have to work within a conference schedule and take teams that are available during a certain weekend. However, schools that have a more flexible schedule can also schedule games against non-conference teams that interest them.
However, the real test of a good football schedule is whether it will actually get played. The NFL has scheduled three games for Christmas day, which means that each team will play two of their three games on that day. While this is not the best way to schedule games, it does mean that fans will be able to watch some of their favorite teams play on a day that is specifically dedicated to celebrating the holiday.
The NFL schedule is also governed by 32 teams. While the exact rules are unknown, the NFL is expected to play 272 regular season games in 2022. For the most part, the schedule is based on the standings from the previous season. However, the playoffs will also have an impact on how the NFL schedule is structured.