Holtmann was asked if the 20-game league schedule limits what he can do with non-conference scheduling.
"You're adding two challenging, high-major opponents," he said. "Most schools will play 21, 22 maybe 23 -- in some cases less -- high major opponents, and fill the rest with home games (against lower teams). Now you have 20, and it challenges the flexibility of your schedule. You can't go out and play those home and homes with an Arizona. It would be too much for your team ... I believe in playing a challenging non-conference schedule, but I also believe in not beating your team up too much before Big Ten play."
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