I have heard that Dawn is contemplating not renewing if it has to be during that time period. Our conference has gotten so brutal that giving up our in season bye week may not make sense if we are in a battle for the conference title. Our players need a chance to recharge.
Last year we played Texas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, LSU and Alabama 5 games in a stretch. Then we had a Stretch of Texas, UConn, Kentucky, Ole Miss.
I don’t believe we had a bye once our conference games started. That said, I do believe Dawn enjoys the series.