Duke, Texas Tech
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Kansas opens the 2025-26 season on Nov. 3 at home against Green Bay before its loaded nonconference slate begins. The Jayhawks have a date with North Carolina on the road to close out the first week of the college basketball season on Nov. 7. Kansas also has matchups with Duke, Notre Dame and Syracuse before the calendar turns to December.
Duke (10-0) continues to lead the way in the top-25 polls as the No. 3 team in the nation. The Blue Devils are joined in the rankings by No. 11 Louisville (8-1), No. 15/14 UNC (8-1) and No. 25/24 Virginia (9-1).
Programs like the University of Connecticut, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Baylor University have been dominant in both men’s basketball and women’s basketball in the past. Staying updated on schedules, scores and rankings is essential for following each team’s progress throughout the season.
This victory was Texas Tech’s 15th win over a top-five opponent, its largest comeback of the season, and the biggest over Duke since 2007. The Red Raiders will return home after their holiday break to continue their non-conference schedule, hosting Winthrop on December 28 before opening Big 12 play against Oklahoma State on January 3.
Jon Scheyer's first three Duke teams each suffered two November losses. This season's Blue Devils are toughing out wins.