Duke to Face Michigan State at Breslin Center

Duke and Michigan State will meet in a non-conference basketball game at the Breslin Center on December 6, 2025, marking their first matchup there since 2019 and continuing their storied rivalry. Duke, led by Jon Scheyer, is also set to face defending national champion Florida in the ACC/SEC Challenge. Florida's upcoming non-conference slate is particularly challenging, featuring games against Arizona, UConn, and participation in the Rady Children’s Invitational, and they are finalizing a matchup with George Washington for the Orange Bowl Classic. Memphis will open the Baha Mar Hoops Championship against Purdue, while Mississippi State and VCU are also strengthening their non-conference schedules with high-profile opponents. These moves reflect a broader trend among top college basketball programs to pursue competitive growth and enhance their tournament résumés through tougher non-conference games.