Everything matters in constructing a college football juggernaut. Recruiting, talent, coaching, culture. It all matters and it all adds up. And, oh, yeah... money matters, in case you haven't noticed. The higher the level, the more NIL matters. But how much does scheduling — who you play, when you play, and where you play them in a season — matter? SDSU coach Dan Jackson gave the Happy Hour host a thoughtful response to that question, plus these queries: What constitutes an ideal schedule for success at the FCS level, and how he feels the 2026 slate suits his squad? The Happy Hour host goes through both the Jackrabbits and Coyotes schedules. Whose is more favorable to yield the best record and higher potential for a Missouri Valley championship and high playoff seed?