OT- playing D2 or D3 schools

[Hawkfan_08]

I was looking at the slate of games for tonight/tomorrow and noticed that there are a high number of schools playing D2s and D3s.

I first learned this was even legal when UNI played Wartburg and then another D3 the following year.

My question is: how many can you play in a year and how does it affect your NET ranking or SOS? I only noticed all this because I saw Grambling is 6-5 and was surprised. I then looked up their schedule to see they have played 4 such schools already.

I figured Grambling, and other low majors, would be interested in being the blowout team for more big schools so that they could make enough money to keep their program alive.

 

[StormHawk42]

Without looking at UNI’s team sheet, I’m pretty sure they’re not counted for NET purposes. If that’s the case it certainly makes a helluva lot more sense to play them than the scrub D1 teams.

I could have that wrong but that’s at least how it used to be.

 

[Hawkfan_08]

I also wonder if it counts in your win total for the committee's purpose... Again, most of these teams playing the D2 or D3 schools are going to be your 200+ teams.

 

[amahawk]

Let everyone have fun. It is not always about championships.

 

[SSG T]

I have absolutely no doubt that they wouldn't have a chance to win...but I'd love to see Grinnell play a D1 school, even a low level. Just to see if they can force the D1 to play at their pace. I mean, they'll intentionally give up quick lay ups to get the ball back, would a D1 be able to force their pace on Grinnell?

 

[Run&Blade]

I have absolutely no doubt that they wouldn't have a chance to win...but I'd love to see Grinnell play a D1 school, even a low level. Just to see if they can force the D1 to play at their pace. I mean, they'll intentionally give up quick lay ups to get the ball back, would a D1 be able to force their pace on Grinnell?

Didn’t they play Iowa State about a decade ago? I may be wrong.

it’s a good time going to Grinnell to watch them. Admission is free and it’s enjoyable.