Let's assume CFB is actually played and starts on time. That's a large assumption. Let's further assume we can't pick up a Big12 or other P5 game. Further assumptions at the bottom.

Obviously this all SUCKS particularly compared to the awesome schedule we had lined up. We're all still mourning that loss. But following the advice of Sting here: "When the world is running down you make the best of whats still around." If we have to play G5/Indy, then let's at least try to schedule the better teams at that level.

- The below would have each of 2019's Conference Champs for AAC, MWC, and Conference USA.
- Top 4 AAC teams from 2019 plus Houston, which is typically near the top; 3 of top 4 MWC teams from 2019 plus Dairy Yewts.
- Silver lining - some interesting games and winnable. It's much better than just playing Independents. 13 games if play at Hawaii

08/29 vs Florida Atlantic ......................... (CONF USA CONF CHAMP)
09/05 AT Hawaii .................................... (MWC DIVISION CHAMP)
09/12 vs Memphis ................................. (AAC CONF CHAMP)
09/19 vs UCF (replaces UNC game)** ...... (AAC EAST DIVISION RUNNER UP)
09/26 VS CINCY (replaces Nebraska) ....... (AAC EAST DIVISION CHAMPS)
10/03 VS Utah State*
10/10 BYE
10/17 vs Houston*
10/24 AT Northern Illinois*
10/31 BYE
11/07 AT Boise State* .............................(MWC CONF CHAMP)
11/14 VS San Diego State* .....................(MWC CONF WEST DIVISION RUNNER UP)
11/21 vs Northern Alabama* [UNLV]
11/28 vs NAVY .......................................(AAC WEST DIVISION RUNNER UP)
12/05 at ARMY

*Games already scheduled
**[we already have H/H 2023/2024 starting AT UCF] so add another game at UCF down the road.

Assumptions:
- There is still a football season and it starts on time. This is a BIG assumption.
- There are no games to be had with any P5. Anything P5 would be gravy.
- All G5s are playing OOC games
- Hawaii is willing to have visiting teams in September
- Northern Alabama still is playing. If no Northern Alabama, then UNLV could be a warm weather substitute in November.
- This doesn't set forth home/away for each game but some are already determined and some are more obvious.