ACC-SEC Challenge Announces 16 Basketball Matchups Across Multiple States

The 2025 ACC/SEC Challenge basketball matchups have been announced, featuring a series of high-profile games between Atlantic Coast Conference and Southeastern Conference teams. Texas A&M, under new head coach Bucky McMillan, will face Pittsburgh on the road, showcasing a revamped roster heavy on transfers and a high-scoring style. Clemson will travel to Alabama, continuing a recent competitive rivalry, while Duke hosts Florida, and North Carolina faces Kentucky in other marquee matchups. Auburn is set to host North Carolina State, with a notable coaching storyline as NC State's new head coach Will Wade has a history against Auburn's Bruce Pearl. Tennessee will travel to Syracuse for a rematch after a dominant win last season, despite concerns about the overall strength disparity between the SEC and ACC teams this year. These games provide early tests before conference play and are part of a challenging non-conference schedule for many teams, including participation in tournaments like the Players Era Tournament and the Jimmy V Classic.