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Five key matchups highlight men's college basketball opening night

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 3:40 PM

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

Five key matchups highlight men's college basketball opening night

Summary

Men's college basketball returns with a packed opening night on November 6. Notable matchups include No. 1 Florida facing No. 14 Miami in Tampa at 6 p.m. ET, where Florida's deep frontcourt will be challenged. No. 18 Iowa State plays Memphis at 7 p.m. ET in Sioux Falls, SD, as both teams aim to establish early momentum. The marquee game features No. 5 Arizona taking on No. 22 UCLA at 10 p.m. ET in Las Vegas, a matchup steeped in rivalry history. Other key games include No. 15 Gonzaga versus Purdue at 7:30 p.m. ET and No. 25 BYU against Ohio State at 9 p.m. ET, providing a competitive start to the season.

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•No. 1 Florida plays No. 14 Miami in Tampa at 6 p.m. ET.
•No. 18 Iowa State faces Memphis at 7 p.m. ET in Sioux Falls, SD.
•No. 5 Arizona meets No. 22 UCLA at 10 p.m. ET in Las Vegas.
•No. 15 Gonzaga and Purdue clash at 7:30 p.m. ET.
•No. 25 BYU takes on Ohio State at 9 p.m. ET.

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The greatest sport in the world is officially back on Monday, and with the return comes a pretty loaded opening slate. Here’s a quick look at the five best games of college basketball’s opening day. 5. No. 18 Iowa State vs. Memphis (Sanford Pentagon: Sioux Falls, SD) (7 p.m. ET/FS1) T.J. Otzelberger and company will […]
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