Get used to it. The Challenge is horrible for matching the same teams up over and over.
4 Times
Clemson Penn State
Florida State Northwestern
Maryland Illinois
N Carolina Illinois
N Carolina Michigan
Virginia Minnesota
3 Times
Duke Mich State
Florida State Minnesota
Maryland Wisconsin
Virginia Northwestern
Wake Forest Wisconsin
After this year's challenge the following matchups will go to 3 times
Clemson Penn State
Duke Ohio State
N Carolina Indiana
NC State Michigan
Virginia Tech Iowa
I think its based on a combination of previous years finish along with projected finish. So if you sucked last year and look like you're going to suck again, you'll play a Big 10 team that sucked last year and are going to suck again.