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College Basketball Fever: CBS Sets the Stage for an Epic 2025-26 Season

Tue Oct 21 2025

CBS has just released its 2025-26 schedule, featuring over 300 games that will keep you on the edge of your seat. This isn't just any schedule—it's a lineup packed with some of the biggest names in the sport, including Purdue, Houston, Duke, and Michigan.

Season Highlights

  • November 27: The season kicks off with a bang as Duke takes on Arkansas in the CBS Sports Thanksgiving Classic.
  • December 6: A huge day of games, including:
  • Iowa State at Purdue
  • Louisville vs. Indiana
  • Baylor at Memphis
  • December 20: The CBS Sports Classic features five of the top six ranked teams in the preseason AP Top 25, culminating in a clash between Houston and Arkansas.

Conference Championships

CBS is also bringing you the conference championship games, including:

  • Big Ten Men's Tournament title game on March 15.

Standout Matchups

The schedule is packed with exciting matchups, such as:

  • Wisconsin at Michigan
  • UCLA at Ohio State

Conference Tournaments

Don't miss the Mountain West, Atlantic 10, and Big Ten tournaments, offering plenty of high-stakes action as teams battle for a spot in the NCAA Tournament.

Get Ready for an Unforgettable Season

Whether you're a die-hard fan or just getting into college basketball, there's something for everyone in this schedule. Get ready for a season of thrilling games, unexpected upsets, and unforgettable moments. The 2025-26 college basketball season is shaping up to be one for the books, and CBS is your front-row seat to all the action.

questions

    Will there be a special 'Turkey Shoot' halftime contest during the Duke vs. Arkansas game on Thanksgiving?
    Will the CBS Sports Classic feature a secret Santa gift exchange between the coaches during halftime?
    How does the schedule ensure equal representation of all major college basketball conferences?

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