It's tough to know all that goes into arranging non-conference scheduling, why certain series aren't continued, and why potential visiting programs who will create buzz and increase tickets sales aren't pursued or say "no thanks".
Obviously, we'll be joining the SEC in a couple of years. So, non-conference series with South Carolina, Tennessee, A&M, etc. will no longer be options. Is he gonna try to schedule non-conference games against former Big 12 schools like Baylor, Tech, or TCU? Personally, I hope not (although they would be better than other in-state options; playing TCU would be my preference for the exposure in the metroplex). Then again, we're playing USC in Dallas this year, so there are other ways to make games in Houston and Dallas happen.
Does Vic want to head out West, North, or East for non-conference home and away series? USC and UCLA would be options I'd pursue, especially once they join the B1G
I'm hoping ESPN will step in and push for an ACC/SEC challenge; that would give us maybe an annual game against Louisville, Notre Dame, North Carolina, NC State, Duke, Florida State, etc.
I really do like that Vic got us into that Bahamas tourney. Even though those games aren't in Austin, they will help our SOS (which I guess is equally as important).