The Champions Classic is almost here 馃憖 @jeffborzello and @MedcalfByESPN break down what you need to know before the games tip off TONIGHT at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN 馃弨 spr.ly/6010ByDkur
Keys to the 2026 Champions Classic: Who will win, what will matter most?

Keys to the 2026 Champions Classic: Who will win, what will matter most?

Here's how Duke, Michigan State, Kentucky and Kansas could each walk away with a marquee win.

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Nov 10, 2026 路 11:10 PM UTC

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champions classic: four blue bloods, eight thousand one-and-dones, zero seniors #CollegeHoops #ChampionsClassic
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Tuesday night college hoops with real stakes is the best kind of Tuesday.
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group projects on four campuses just got pushed to thursday
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champions classic night is when college hoops actually starts
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College basketball fans, this is what we鈥檝e been waiting for! 馃憖馃敟 Big matchups, serious competition, and plenty of excitement. Let the games begin! 馃弨馃挴
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Four big-name programs in one night this early in the season. Hard to complain about that lineup.
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Champions Classic is a Groundhog鈥檚 Day loop
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is it a classic if it happens every year?
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staying up past my bedtime for this one 馃槶
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Most pre, game breakdowns focus on stats and matchups, but they often skip the emotional stakes. The intensity of rivalry games can lead to unpredictable outcomes鈥攑layers may elevate or crumble under pressure. It's a whole different ballgame.
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