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There will be 10 games in each of the two seasons with each conference hosting five games. That means four A-10 teams and one Mountain West team won’t play in the series each season.
According to an A-10 press release, “Matchups for each year will be determined by the league offices based on a number of factors, including the previous year’s records, NET rankings and team achievements, as well as projected rankings and anticipated strength of teams for the upcoming season. The games will take place in late November and early December of each year, with television and digital rights residing with the host conference.”
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Dayton is 8-4 against the Mountain West and has played six of the 11 teams: Boise State, Colorado State, New Mexico, San Diego State, Utah State and Wyoming. Dayton has never played Nevada, Fresno State, UNLV, Air Force or San Jose State.
In a statement, A-10 Commissioner Bernadette V. McGlade said scheduling quality home-and-home series has become increasingly difficult, and this series will bring “nationally-recognized opponents” to A-10 campuses.
“This partnership will add an exciting home game to each of our schools season ticket packages while also providing resume-building opportunities and national exposure of high-interest games,” McGlade said.
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