GAME DAY! Duke Basketball Ready To Open New Season vs. Texas Longhorns

Duke Blue Devils basketball opens the 2025-26 season against Texas in the Dick Vitale Invitational, with freshman sensation Cameron Boozer poised to exploit the Longhorns' injury-depleted frontcourt. Can Jon Scheyer's squad dominate inside and set the tone for a championship run?

JJ Jackson and Hugh Straine break down the matchup strategy, starting lineup decisions between Darren Harris and Dame Sarr, and why Duke enters as 10.5-point favorites despite facing an NCAA tournament-caliber opponent. The discussion shifts to Duke football's historic 46-45 victory at Clemson—their first Death Valley win since 1980—as quarterback Darian Mensah's Heisman-worthy performance (361 yards, 4 TDs) propels the Blue Devils into ACC championship contention. With Cameron Boozer, Maliq Brown's injury status, and Manny Diaz's bold two-point conversion call all under the microscope, this episode covers Duke's path to success in both sports. Tune in for insider analysis on roster construction, betting lines, and whether Duke can capture their first ACC football title since 1989.

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