Gonzaga Finalizes 2025-26 Nonconference Schedule with North Florida

Gonzaga University has finalized its challenging 2025-26 non-conference basketball schedule, highlighted by a home game against North Florida on December 7 and a marquee matchup against Oregon on December 21 in Portland. The North Florida Ospreys, coached by interim head coach Bobby Kennen after Matthew Driscoll's departure, struggled defensively last season, finishing 15-17 overall. Gonzaga's non-conference slate includes several high-profile opponents such as Kentucky, UCLA, Alabama, Maryland, and Creighton, alongside mid-major programs like Texas Southern and Southern Utah. The schedule features a mix of home games, one true road game at Arizona State, and neutral site contests, including the Player's Era Festival in Las Vegas offering significant monetary prizes. Oregon's meeting with Gonzaga marks their first game since the 2019-20 season, with the Ducks holding a historical advantage in the series. Gonzaga's strategy aims to ensure the team is well-prepared for its final season in the West Coast Conference, maintaining a reputation for competitive non-conference scheduling.