BYU’s Strategic Schedule Build | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 23, 2026 · 2m

BYU’s assistant coach Chris Burgess breaks down the meticulous art of building a championship-caliber nonconference schedule, balancing Quad 1 wins, marquee matchups, and strategic matchups that exploit opponent weaknesses. Last year’s aggressive slate—featuring six Quad 1 games—helped land them a six-seed; this year’s plan, while less travel-heavy, still packs high-impact games like the Maui Invitational, San Diego State, and in-state rivalries. With the transfer portal adding chaos, Burgess relies on historical tournament success to guide picks, aiming for a resume that screams NCAA…