The official start of the College Basketball season is less than a week away, and there will be plenty of eyes on several games during the first couple weeks of the season. The Big Ten has some very intriguing match-ups early in the schedule. The first couple of weeks will be able to showcase what each of the 18 teams in the league has to offer. The more historic programs of the Big Ten have once again showcased match-ups in the opening weeks.<\/p>\n
Michigan State<\/a> once again draws the Number One team in the country as they partake in the annual Champions Classic. As for Purdue<\/a>, who were the National Runner-ups last season, have a huge match-up with second-ranked Alabama at Mackey Arena. The new-look Michigan Wolverines<\/a> have quite a road test as they will visit Wake Forest during the opening week. Without further ado, let’s take a closer look at the top five best Big Ten games.<\/p>\n Coach Jake Diebler and the Ohio State Buckeyes aren’t afraid to take on a ranked foe, on the opening night of the season. That will be the case as the 19th-ranked Longhorns take the floor against the Buckeyes in Las Vegas. T-Mobile Arena will be electric as both teams look to start the season on a high note. Texas makes its SEC debut, against an Ohio State team with plenty of new talent. The Buckeyes will look to transfer Meechie Johnson<\/a> and former Kentucky center Aaron Bradshaw<\/a>, to get things rolling quickly. A win in this match-up certainly could put the Buckeyes into early conversations as a contender in the Big Ten. This is certainly one of the biggest Big Ten games of opening night.<\/p>\n B\u2b55\ufe0f\u2b55\ufe0f\u2b55\ufe0f\u2b55\ufe0fM \u203c\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/gnE7MLrVQ9<\/a><\/p>\n — Ohio State Hoops (@OhioStateHoops) October 22, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nBest Big Ten Games During Opening Weeks of 2024-25 Season<\/h2>\n
1. No. 19 Texas vs. Ohio State (Las Vegas)<\/h3>\n
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