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Key Takeaways
- 40 college basketball games are scheduled to air on national television, with only one women’s game featured
- 18 of the 40 games involve at least one ranked team, with three matchups featuring two ranked teams
- Several top 10 teams are on the road, potentially setting up a "Blood Saturday" with several upsets possible
- Multiple streaming options are available, including games featuring #2 Iowa State, #5 Purdue, and #9 Gonzaga
- The Marquette women’s team is in action against Georgetown, available on ESPN+ or in-person in Milwaukee
Introduction to College Basketball on National Television
It’s a wild day for college basketball fans, with 40 games scheduled to air on national television. As one observer notes, "I remember when it was impressive that we were getting 30 games on national TV on a Saturday." The increase in games is largely due to the proliferation of television channels carrying college basketball, rather than a newfound commitment to featuring women’s games. In fact, only one women’s game is featured on the schedule, and it’s not even a high-profile matchup, with one team boasting a 5-12 record. As the article states, "The one women’s game is a Mountain West game where one team is 5-12 on the season. It’s not even a high-profile women’s game! Weird!"
Ranked Team Matchups
Among the 40 games on the schedule, 18 feature at least one ranked team. Three of these matchups pit two ranked teams against each other, including #10 Vanderbilt hosting #19 Florida, #17 Arkansas visiting #21 Georgia, and #11 BYU traveling to #15 Texas Tech. The latter game is likely the most highly anticipated, with two top 15 teams facing off. As the article notes, "Two top 15 teams, which the other two ranked on ranked games can’t say?" The other 15 games featuring ranked teams include several top 10 squads on the road, potentially setting up a "Blood Saturday" with several upsets possible.
Streaming Options
In addition to the games airing on traditional television, several streaming options are available. #2 Iowa State and #5 Purdue are both on the road, with their games available on Peacock. #9 Gonzaga is also traveling, with their game streaming on ESPN+. Four ranked women’s teams are in action on ESPN+, although the article notes that "your mileage may vary" in terms of how much danger any of them are in. The Marquette women’s team is also in action, hosting Georgetown in a game that can be streamed on ESPN+ or attended in person in Milwaukee.
National Television Schedule
The full national television schedule for the day is available, with all times listed in Central time. Fans can follow Anonymous Eagle on social media to stay up-to-date on the latest developments and scores. As the article concludes, "Could be a BLOOD SATURDAY if the chips fall right." With so many ranked teams in action and several top 10 squads on the road, it’s shaping up to be an exciting day of college basketball.
Conclusion
In conclusion, college basketball fans have a treat in store for them, with 40 games airing on national television. While the lack of women’s games is notable, the sheer number of ranked team matchups and streaming options available make for a compelling day of action. As the article notes, "It’s WILD that there is 40 games of college basketball on national television tomorrow, and even wilder that there would be more if not for the fact that CBS is carrying an NFL playoff game at 3:30 Central and Fox has one at 7pm Central." With so many games to choose from, fans are sure to find plenty of exciting matchups to watch.
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