Men's college basketball rankings: Duke, Michigan lead way
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You don’t want to be the guy who follows “the guy. ” That was the challenge Jon Scheyer faced when he succeeded the legendary Mike Krzyzewski as Duke’s head coach.
Following the committee's top 16 reveal, Duke picked up another big win to bolster its No. 1 seed case in the latest Bracketology.
SportsLine's model simulated Duke Blue Devils vs. Michigan Wolverines in the 2026 Edward Jones Capital Showcase on Saturday
At noon ET Saturday (ESPN), the Blue Devils will have a chance to record their 10th win over a ranked foe, as Duke is set to host Virginia (24-3, 12-2 ACC) in Cameron Indoor Stadium. First, though, the group faces a road bout against the unranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish (12-15, 3-11 ACC) in Purcell Pavilion at 7 p.m. ET Tuesday (ESPN).
No. 1 Michigan vs. No. 3 Duke has the potential to be the best game of the regular season. As if it couldn't get any better, a $150 bonus can be spent on the game if you grab the BetMGM bonus code MLIVEMGM.
The Blue Devils and Wolverines meet on a neutral court Saturday in a battle that could carry significant NCAA Tournament implications
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