Scott Woodward’s in Destin, Florida, for the annual SEC spring meetings.
He went on Finebaum to discuss some issues facing the conference, and when it comes to scheduling, he said he wants to continue to see tough out-of-conference games on the slate.
With the expanded playoff on the way, Woodward noted that programs could be given even more leeway if they boast a tougher strength of schedule.
10-2 and 9-3 teams could comfortably slide into a 12-team field with the right wins and losses.
“I just think there’s better and more opportunity and there’s not like this case where if you lose a game you’re out,” Woodward said. “You can lose a game or two and then still be very competitive and good at the end and still get in the playoffs.”
Woodward has made it a point to schedule these games during his time at LSU.
In 2021, LSU announced a matchup with USC to open the 2024 season. Earlier this year, LSU announced a plan to kick off the 2027 season against Houston at NRG Stadium. Woodward also scheduled games against Utah, but those aren’t slated until 2031 and 2032.
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