College basketball fans, rejoice! The highly anticipated 2023-24 NCAA basketball season is finally here, and it promises to deliver thrilling matchups right from the start. With 20 of the AP top 25 teams in action, the opening week is set to showcase the best talent in the country. So grab your popcorn and get ready for some intense hoops action!
A Sneak Peek at the Top 25 Games
The top six teams in the nation, including Kansas, Duke, Purdue, Michigan State, Marquette, and UConn, will all be hosting their season-openers. This gives fans a front-row seat to witness these powerhouse programs in action as they aim for a shot at the national championship in March.
While most games will be televised on conference networks like the ACC Network, Big Ten Network, Big 12 Network, SEC Network, and Pac-12 Network, there will also be a handful of nationally televised games to look forward to.
The excitement begins with No. 21 USC facing off against Kansas State in Las Vegas on TNT, marking the first nationally televised college hoops game of the year. On Tuesday, No. 20 Baylor will host Auburn on ESPN, and on Friday, the highly anticipated matchup between No. 2 Duke and No. 12 Arizona will be broadcasted on ESPN2.
If you don’t want to miss any of the major college basketball action during the first week of the season, fear not! Sports News has got you covered with a comprehensive guide to all the top 25 games.
Opening Week Schedule – Must-Watch Games
Monday, Nov. 6
- No. 3 Purdue vs. Samford – 6:30 p.m. (Big Ten Network, Fubo)
- No. 6 UConn vs. Northern Arizona – 6:30 p.m. (Fox App)
- No. 9 Tennessee vs. Tennessee Tech – 6:30 p.m. (ESPN+, SEC Network+)
- No. 19 North Carolina vs. Radford – 7 p.m. (ACC Network, Fubo)
- No. 13 Miami vs. NJIT – 7 p.m. (ESPN+, ACC Network X)
- No. 22 Villanova vs. American – 7:30 p.m. (Fox App)
- No. 1 Kansas vs. North Carolina Central – 8 p.m. (BIG 12 Network, ESPN+, Fubo)
- No. 14 Arkansas vs. Alcorn State – 8 p.m. (ESPN+, SEC Network+)
- No. 15 Texas A&M vs. Texas A&M-Commerce – 8 p.m. (ESPN+, SEC Network+)
- No. 16 Kentucky vs. New Mexico State – 8 p.m. (SEC Network, Fubo)
- No. 18 Texas vs. Incarnate Word – 8 p.m. (Longhorn Network)
- No. 24 Alabama vs. Morehead State – 8 p.m. (ESPN+, SEC Network+)
- No. 25 Illinois vs. Eastern Illinois – 8 p.m.
- No. 4 Michigan State vs. James Madison – 8:30 p.m. (Big Ten Network, Fubo)
- No. 5 Marquette vs. Northern Illinois – 8:30 p.m. (Fox App)
- No. 2 Duke vs. Dartmouth – 9 p.m. (ACC Network, Fubo)
- No. 12 Arizona vs. Morgan State – 9:30 p.m. (Pac 12 Network, Fubo)
- No. 21 USC vs. Kansas State – 10 p.m. (TNT)
- No. 23 Saint Mary’s vs. Stanislaus State – 10 p.m. (ESPN+)
- No. 17 San Diego State vs. Cal State Fullerton – 10:30 p.m. (FS1, Fubo)
Tuesday, Nov. 7
- No. 8 Creighton vs. Florida A&M – 9 p.m. (FS1, Fubo)
- No. 20 Baylor vs. Auburn – 9 p.m. (ESPN, Fubo)
Wednesday, Nov. 8
- Loyola Chicago vs. No. 10 Florida Atlantic – 7 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 9
- No. 20 Baylor vs. John Brown – 12 p.m. (Big 12 Network, ESPN+, Fubo)
- No. 4 Michigan State vs. Southern Indiana – 7 p.m. (Big Ten Network, Fubo)
- No. 21 USC vs. Cal State Bakersfield – 9 p.m. (Pac 12 Network, Fubo)
- No. 23 Saint Mary’s vs. New Mexico – 10 p.m. (ESPN+, Fubo)
Friday, Nov. 10
- No. 22 Villanova vs. Le Moyne – 6:30 p.m. (FS1, Fubo)
- No. 2 Duke vs. No. 12 Arizona – 7 p.m. (ESPN2, Fubo)
- No. 3 Purdue vs. Morehead State – 7 p.m.
- No. 12 Miami vs. UCF – 7 p.m. (ESPN+, ACC Network X)
- Ohio State vs. No. 15 Texas A&M – 7 p.m. (Peacock)
- No. 16 Kentucky vs. Texas A&M-Commerce – 7 p.m. (ESPN+, SEC Network+)
- No. 1 Kansas vs. Manhattan – 8 p.m. (Big 12 Network, ESPN+)
- No. 14 Arkansas vs. Gardner-Webb – 8 p.m. (ESPN+, SEC Network+)
- No. 18 Texas vs. Delaware State – 8 p.m. (Longhorn Network)
- No. 24 Alabama vs. Indiana State – 8 p.m. (ESPN+, SEC Network+)
- No. 25 Illinois vs. Oakland – 8 p.m.
- No. 5 Marquette vs. Rider – 8:30 p.m. (FS1, Fubo)
- Wisconsin vs. No. 9 Tennessee – 9 p.m. (Peacock)
- No. 11 Gonzaga vs. Yale – 9 p.m. (ESPN+)
- BYU vs. No. 17 San Diego State – 9 p.m. (Big 12 Network, ESPN+, Fubo)
Saturday, Nov. 11
- No. 7 Houston vs. Texas A&M-CC – TBD (Big 12 Network, ESPN+, Fubo)
- No. 6 UConn vs. Stonehill – 12 p.m. (FS2, Fubo)
- No. 8 Creighton vs. North Dakota State – 2 p.m. (FS2, Fubo)
Sunday, Nov. 12
- No. 19 North Carolina vs. Lehigh – 2 p.m. (ACC Network, Fubo)
- No. 20 Baylor vs. Gardner-Webb – 5 p.m. (Big 12 Network, ESPN+, Fubo)
- No. 23 Saint Mary’s vs. Weber State – 8 p.m. (ESPN+)
How to Watch the Games Live
If you’re eager to catch all the excitement and live action, you can stream the games on ESPN and Fox’s family of networks. For those looking for a convenient streaming option, Fubo offers a free trial where you can enjoy the games from the comfort of your own home.
So mark your calendars and get ready for an enthralling week of college basketball. Keep up with all the latest updates, scores, and highlights at Sports News. Trust us, you won’t want to miss a minute of the action!
