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Michigan State, Minnesota enter league opener with different resumes As Michigan State and Minnesota prepare for their Big Ten opener on Wednesday night in Minneapolis, the two teams bring vastly different narratives into the matchup. The Spartans are riding a wave of confidence after a strong showing in the Maui Invitational, while the Golden Gophers hope to find their footing after a mixed non-conference campaign. Sign Up! Michigan State: Momentum from High-Caliber Competition The Spartans

No. 12 Oregon flying high ahead of first Big Ten tilt vs. USC The stage is set for a thrilling basketball showdown as No. 12 Oregon (8-0) takes on USC (5-3) in Los Angeles. This game marks the first Big Ten Conference matchup for both teams, bringing together one squad riding high on a perfect start and another searching for answers after recent struggles. Here’s an in-depth look at the key storylines leading into this

Surging Vanderbilt meets skidding Virginia Tech The SEC/ACC Challenge brings an intriguing clash as Vanderbilt, riding a wave of success, takes on a struggling Virginia Tech team in Blacksburg, Va., on Wednesday. Both teams are navigating different paths, with Vanderbilt surging under first-year coach Mark Byington and Virginia Tech desperately seeking answers to reverse a four-game losing streak. Vanderbilt’s Stellar Start Mark Byington has quickly made his mark at Vanderbilt. The Commodores (7-1) are off

Unbeaten DePaul out to halt Texas Tech’s home dominance Wednesday’s Big 12-Big East Battle in Lubbock, Texas, sets the stage for an electrifying showdown as unbeaten DePaul faces its first major road test against Texas Tech, a team with an unmatched 35-game non-conference home winning streak. With both teams riding high on confidence and showcasing elite offensive efficiency, this game is more than just a regular-season clash—it’s a proving ground for both squads. Sign Up!

Battle Marquee Belongs to No. 6 Iowa State, No. 5 Marquette One of the most anticipated matchups in the Big 12-Big East Battle unfolds Wednesday night in Ames, where No. 6 Iowa State hosts No. 5 Marquette in an early-season showdown of top-ranked teams. Iowa State: Rested and Ready The Cyclones (5-1) return home after a strong showing at the Maui Invitational, where they posted a 2-1 record. Their lone loss was an 83-81 thriller

No. 25 UConn Working on Climbing Back Up Poll, Faces No. 15 Baylor The No. 25 UConn Huskies are set to host No. 15 Baylor in a crucial nonconference matchup on Wednesday in Storrs, Conn., as both teams aim to solidify their footing in the early stages of the season. UConn (5-3) enters the game seeking to rebound from a humbling trip to the Maui Invitational, where it dropped all three games and fell from

No. 14 Cincinnati Expecting Tough Test from Villanova Unbeaten Bearcats Meet Unpredictable Wildcats The No. 14 Cincinnati Bearcats will look to maintain their perfect start to the season when they face Villanova on Tuesday in Philadelphia as part of the Big East-Big 12 Battle. For Villanova, the game presents an opportunity to steady their inconsistent play against a formidable opponent. Cincinnati’s Defensive Dominance The Bearcats (6-0) enter the matchup after a 77-59 victory over Alabama

No. 2 Auburn Arrives for Prove-It Game at No. 9 Duke Auburn’s Momentum Meets Duke’s Home-Court Advantage Wednesday night at Cameron Indoor Stadium will feature a battle of basketball heavyweights as No. 2 Auburn visits No. 9 Duke in a marquee matchup of the ACC-SEC Challenge. Both teams come into the clash battle-tested, making this an early-season prove-it game. Auburn Riding Maui Momentum Auburn (7-0) jumped to No. 2 in the latest Top 25 poll

Iowa’s O hopes to stay hot vs. defense-minded Northwestern Iowa’s basketball team aims to extend their offensive dominance as they host Northwestern in the Big Ten opener on Tuesday in Iowa City. While the Hawkeyes dazzled with a 110-point outburst in their most recent game, Northwestern’s defense poses a significant challenge that could turn this matchup into a battle of styles. Iowa’s Offensive Surge The Hawkeyes (6-1) enter the game on the heels of a

Arkansas Visits Skidding Miami in Battle of Veteran Coaches Miami’s Struggles Continue Miami (3-4) enters Tuesday night’s ACC/SEC Challenge matchup against Arkansas (5-2) looking to rebound from a four-game losing streak, punctuated by a shocking 82-73 loss to Charleston Southern on Saturday. The Hurricanes were heavy favorites but faltered without their leading scorer and playmaker, Nijel Pack, who missed the game due to a lower-body injury. Pack, averaging 15.2 points and 4.7 assists per game,