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The matchups for the 2026 ACC/SEC Challenge have been released, and this year poses for one of the better events since its inception in 2023.
The ACC, at least on paper, looks deeper and more talented from top to bottom than it has in any of the past five or six years. The SEC has arguably been the best conference in college basketball over the last two seasons, and it will be a heavyweight once again in 2026-27.
Mar 27, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer reacts in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the East Regional of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Duke added another marquee contest to its already daunting non-conference slate, but several elite matchups are scheduled for this season’s event.
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Let’s rank the top five games of the 2026 ACC/SEC Challenge.
Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer watches down court Thursday, March 19, 2026, during the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament first round game against the Siena Saints at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. | Alex Martin/Greenville News / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
1. Duke at Florida
Duke will take on Florida for the second season in a row. Last year, the Blue Devils won in a thriller when Isaiah Evans knocked down a dagger three with seconds to go to put Duke on top.
Jon Scheyer built arguably the deepest and most complete roster heading into the 2026-27 season, and it seems to be a battle between Duke and Florida for which team will enter the year ranked No. 1.
Mar 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Florida Gators head coach Todd Golden looks on against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the first half during a second round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images | Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
Todd Golden had about as successful an offseason as he could’ve asked for, bringing back six of his top seven…
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