With scheduling in college football scrutinized like never before, it's hard to not notice the handful of games where Power Four teams play Group of Five opponents on the road.

Among Associated Press Top 25 teams this week, No. 13 Oklahoma is at Temple, No. 14 Iowa State visits Arkansas State and No. 20 Utah plays at Wyoming. Among the unranked, SMU travels to FBS newcomer Missouri State and Duke is at Tulane. Earlier this season, Mississippi State won at Southern Miss.

With the SEC next season joining the Big Ten and Big 12 in playing nine conference games, and the ACC probably following suit before long, there should be fewer P4 road games against G5 teams in coming years. There are 20 this season.

Athletic directors are now crafting future nonconference schedules with an eye toward c

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