The 2025-26 college basketball season is off and running. Opening day for most teams across the country was on Monday, but several high-profile teams — like Duke and Texas — will make their season debuts on Tuesday evening.
Unfortunately, college basketball fans who subscribe to YouTube TV will have to find an alternative way to watch this game. Due to an ongoing financial dispute between Google and Disney, ESPN channels are currently not available on YouTube TV.
Saturday’s game between the Blue Devils and Longhorns is set to be broadcast on ESPN.
How to stream Texas vs. Duke basketball
Fortunately for fans still hoping to watch this game, there are alternatives to YouTube TV.
SlingTV is currently offering a “day pass” for its “Orange” package that costs just $4.99. The Orange package includes ESPN, ESPN 2, TNT and numerous other channels.
Here’s what you need to know for the Texas-Duke matchup:
- Tipoff time: 8:45 p.m. ET
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
- TV: ESPN via SlingTV
Anyone looking for a short-or-long-term solution could also consider signing up with FuboTV. Fubo is currently offering new customers a free trial period when they sign up.
Texas vs. Duke betting odds
Duke is a significant favorite over the Longhorns, according to the betting markets. The Blue Devils have a sure-fire top-5 pick in Cameron Boozer as well as a roster that’s filled with other potential NBA Draft selections.
Texas, meanwhile, is entering what seems to be a rebuild under first-year head coach Sean Miller. The Longhorns were predicted to finish 9th in the SEC’s preseason poll, so they appear to still be on track to contender for an NCAA Tournament bid this season.
Here’s a look at the latest betting odds for this season-opener:
Texas vs. Duke basketball history
Duke has never lost to the University of Texas in men’s basketball. The Blue Devils have won all 5 meetings in this series. That includes one March Madness win for Duke — a 74-69 result that put the Blue Devils into the Sweet 16 back in 2009.
Duke and Texas last played in 2018 in Portland, Oregon. Duke won 85-78.
Spenser is a news editor for Saturday Down South and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.
