These five contests promise to reshape the national championship race, featuring star players and classic rivalries. The marquee showdown occurs on August 30 when No. 1 Texas challenges No. 3 Ohio State, offering a rematch with enormous playoff stakes.

In an exciting development for college basketball fans, Illinois basketball will meet Texas Tech of the Big 12 in a home-and-home series starting in the 2025-26 season. The matchup promises to bring high-caliber competition and rekindle excitement as the Fighting Illini face the former NCAA tournament runner-up.