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Key Takeaways
- There are 43 men’s college basketball games on national TV today, with 18 of them featuring at least one ranked team.
- Only one game features two ranked teams, #24 SMU vs. #6 Duke, which is considered the Game Of The Day.
- Several top 10 teams are on the road today, including #1 Arizona, #10 Nebraska, and #9 BYU.
- There are multiple streaming-only options, including #7 Houston vs. Baylor on Peacock.
- No women’s basketball games are on national TV today, but two ranked teams are playing on the road against unranked opponents on ESPN+.
Introduction to a Busy Day of College Basketball
As the author of the original article notes, "I wasn’t prepared to put together the table at the bottom of the page, let me tell you what." This sentiment echoes the surprise and excitement of college basketball fans who are in for a treat today, with a whopping 43 games on national TV. As the author explains, "I’m typing, and all of a sudden, I realize I’m still in the 1pm Central time starts and we’re shooting right on past the 15th nationally televised game of the day." This impressive number of games is a testament to the popularity and excitement of college basketball.
Ranked Teams in Action
As the author highlights, "18 of the 43 games on TV today have at least one ranked team involved." This means that fans will have plenty of opportunities to watch top teams in action, including #1 Arizona, which is on the road against TCU. The author notes that "Arizona is one of just three top 10 teams on the road today, and the other two are at the opposite ends of the timeline." These games have the potential to be thrilling, with #10 Nebraska visiting Indiana in the 11am window and #9 BYU visiting in-state rival Utah at 9pm tonight. As the author observes, "did you ever think you would live in a world where the Huskers would be the top 10 team when those two play?" This comment highlights the unpredictable nature of college basketball.
Game of the Day and Other Notable Matchups
The author declares that the Game Of The Day is #24 SMU vs. #6 Duke, which takes place at 1pm Central today. However, the author also notes that "I can make an argument for #1 Arizona on the road against TCU just because it’s the #1 team in the country on the road." This game has the potential to be a close and exciting matchup, with Arizona facing a tough test on the road. Additionally, there are several other ranked teams on the road against unranked foes, which could lead to some upsets. As the author comments, "there’s a pretty strong possibility for an upset or two at some point today."
Streaming-Only Options and Women’s Basketball
For fans who want to watch even more college basketball, there are several streaming-only options available. The author notes that "#7 Houston visiting Baylor on Peacock in a game that KenPom.com declares to be the most potentially thrilling game of the day." This game is sure to be an exciting matchup, and fans can catch it on Peacock. On the women’s side, there are no games on national TV today, but two ranked teams are playing on the road against unranked opponents on ESPN+. As the author observes, "said opponents are both under.500 on the year, so maaaaaaybe not?" This comment highlights the potential for some interesting matchups, even if they are not on national TV.
Conclusion and Full Schedule
In conclusion, today is a great day to be a college basketball fan, with 43 games on national TV and several top teams in action. As the author notes, "here’s the full national television schedule, with all times Central, as always." Fans can check out the full schedule to plan their viewing and catch all the excitement of college basketball. With so many games to choose from, there’s something for everyone, and the author’s enthusiasm is infectious: "I’m pretty sure there would be even more if it wasn’t for the fact that Fox is carrying NFL playoff coverage from 2pm to 7pm."
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