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Date Now Finalized for Big-Time Duke Basketball Road Test

The 2025-26 Duke basketball squad will head to Michigan State just a few days after hosting Florida.

Matt Giles

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As head coach of the Duke basketball program, Jon Scheyer is 1-0 versus Tom Izzo and his Michigan State Spartans, as the Blue Devils prevailed, 74-65, on a neutral court at the 2023 Champions Classic in Chicago's United Center. The fourth-year head coach will look to make that 2-0 when his loaded squad travels to East Lansing for a true road clash in non-conference action.

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Reports of the next bout between Duke and Michigan State first surfaced back in January. But it wasn't until this week that the Blue Devils' social media account announced the confirmed date for the outing, now officially on tap for Saturday, Dec. 6, in the Spartans' Breslin Center.

The road test against the Spartans will take place just four days after Scheyer and his Blue Devils square off against the defending national champion Florida Gators in Duke's Cameron Indoor Stadium as part of the ACC/SEC Challenge.

Duke basketball is also set to face Army in a true road game.

Plus, the Blue Devils are locked in for a handful of other marquee matchups in non-conference play, as they will battle Kansas, Arkansas, Texas, Texas Tech, and Michigan at neutral sites.

Stay tuned to Duke Blue Devils On SI for more Duke basketball schedule news.

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Matt Giles
MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of Duke Blue Devils on SI, North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining SI in 2022, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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