Duke, Michigan State Discuss Upcoming Game

Duke and Michigan State are reportedly in advanced discussions to play a basketball game in East Lansing next December, fulfilling a promise made during their recent home-and-home series. Both teams are coordinating with the ACC and Big Ten conferences to accommodate the scheduling, as December typically features conference play. Duke, currently ranked #4 with a 13-2 record, has a strong historical advantage over Michigan State, leading their all-time series 15-3, including a recent victory in 2023. The last meeting in East Lansing saw Duke defeat the Spartans 87-75 during the 2019 ACC/Big Ten Challenge. This matchup would not only continue the rivalry but also serve as a significant non-conference game for both programs. Tom Izzo, in his 30th season as Michigan State's head coach, has been a key figure in the teams' competitive history.