Duke, Florida State Are Matching Up Once During 2025-2026 Regular Season As They're Matching Up Saturday Afternoon In Tallahassee
Duke, Florida State are matching up once during 2025-2026 regular season as they’re matching up Saturday afternoon in Tallahassee.
Where?
On the hardwood
Duke comes into the only regular season match up with Florida State ranked 6th in this weeks AP Top 25 Poll with record of 12-1 overall 1-0 in the Atlantic Coast Conference is second in the standings behind tobacco road rival North Carolina who has record of 13-1 overall 1-0 in the Atlantic Coast Conference though 6th ranked Duke was trailing Georgia Tech 43-39 at halftime Wednesday in Durham because Georgia Tech was stinging Duke shooting 67.9 % against man to man defense
Though, 6th ranked Duke was trailing Georgia Tech 43-39 Wednesday in Durham Duke returned the favor stinging Georgia Tech in the 2nd half because Duke Head Coach Jon Scheyer switched to a zone defense that for the remainder of game quietest Georgia Tech offensively finishing the game shooting 29-54 for 54 % on field goals were 10-18 for 56% on 3 pointers.
As Duke came back to sting Georgia Tech to win Atlantic Coast Conference opener 85-79 as a team Duke held shot 26-64 on field goals for 41 % 9-32 on 3 pointers for 28 % . All five starters scored in double figures. Cameron Boozer a freshman a forward was 8-15 on field goals , 3-5 on 3 pointers , 7-10 on free throws to go along with 12 rebounds , 2 assists , 2 steals , 26 points. Patrick Ngongba II a center a sophomore was 3-4 on field goals , 1-1 on on 3 pointers , 4-9 on free throws to go along with 9 rebounds , 1 assists, 2 blocks , 11 points. Isaiah Evans a guard a sophomore was 4-10 on free throws , 2-7 on 3 pointers , 7-7 on free throws to go along with 5 rebounds , 3 steals , 17 points. Cayden Boozer twin brother of Cameron Boozer a guard was 5-12 on field goals , 0-4 on 3 pointers , 3-5 on free throws to go along with 5 rebounds , 3 assists , 3 steals, 13 points . Caleb Foster a guard a junior was 4-10 on field goals , 3-6 on 3 pointers , 1-2 on on free throws to go along with 4 assists , 12 points.
According to espn app
Following Duke trailing Georgia Tech 43-39 at halftime Wednesday in Durham following Duke coming back to sting Georgia Tech to win Atlantic Coast Conference opener 85-79 Duke Head Coach Jon Scheyer shared his thoughts by saying They (Georgia Tech) they were really ready to play and gave us everything we could handle,”
I’m proud of our guys finding a way to win. It’s expected we’re supposed to just roll through everybody we play and that’s not the reality. I thought we did a lot of tough things to win.” We had to do something,” “I mean, they were in a rhythm for 25 minutes, scoring about 70 percent from the field and getting whatever they wanted. “It was a move out of desperation, more than anything else. It’s a credit to their offensive readiness and I think there was definitely a lack of fight on the defensive end. I thought the zone solved some problems for a little bit.”
Though,
Duke Head Coach Jon Scheyer wasn’t the only Head Coach to share his thoughts following 6th ranked Duke trailing Georgia Tech 43-39 at halftime following Duke coming back to win 85-79 as Georgia Tech Head Coach Damon Stoudmire did as well by saying “They took away a little bit when they went zone. They were long and had a lot of length out there. By the time we adjusted to it, it was just a little too late.”
According to Chip Alexander News & Observer article https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/duke/article314030546.html
Florida State comes into the only regular season match up with Duke unranked comes into the game with record of 7-7 overall 0-1 in the Atlantic Coast Conference is seventeenth in the standings because unlike Duke Florida State lost their Atlantic Coast Conference opener Tuesday December 30, 2025 Chapel Hill 79-66 where in the game as a team Florida State shot 23-66 on field goals for 35 % 12-40 on 3 pointers were 8-14 on free throws for 57 % . Four starters scored in double figures Chaauncey Wiggins a forward a senior was 5-14 on field goals , 3-9 on 3 pointers , 3-4 on free throws to go along with 10 rebounds , 1 steal, 1 block , 16 points. Lajae Jones a guard a senior was 4-9 on field goals , 2-5 on 3 pointers to go along with 5 rebounds, 1 assists . 10 points . Robert McCray V a guard a senior was 5-13 on field goals , 1-5 on 3 pointers to go along with 6 rebounds, 8 assists , 1 steal, 11 points . Kobe Magee a guard a senior came off the bench was 4-10 on field goals 4-9 on 3 pointers to go along with 2 rebounds, 2 assists , 12 points.
Following Florida State sustaining 79-66 loss to Duke’s tobacco road rival North Carolina Tuesday night in Chapel Hill Florida State Head Coach Luke Loucks shared his thoughts by saying First of all, you start with a guy like Caleb Wilson,""He has size, length, athleticism, so kudos to Hubert, his staff, for bringing a guy like Caleb in. That's your prototypical UNC pro that's going to go make a ton of money playing basketball, and he's going to help win a lot of gameBut I like their team too. I like the big kid, Henri [Veesaar]. He does a great job around the rim. And then their guard play, obviously, is just steady."
According to Chris Nee 247 Sports article https://247sports.com/article/florida-state-seminoles-basketball-loses-acc-opener-at-north-carolina-game-story-268579952/#:~:text=%22First%20of%20all%2C%20you%20start%20with%20a,a%20ton%20of%20money%20playing%20basketball%2C%20and
Tip -off is set for 3:45pm Eastern Time from Tucker Center!
The game is going to be televised on CBS with Brad Nessler, Bill Raftery commentating!
Brad Nessler is a distinguished American sportscaster known for his extensive career in broadcasting college football, college basketball, and the NFL. Born on June 3, 1956, in St. Charles, Minnesota, Nessler’s journey from a small-town enthusiast to a prominent voice in sports media is both inspiring and noteworthy.
Early Life and Education
Growing up in St. Charles, Minnesota, Nessler developed an early passion for sports and storytelling. He pursued this interest academically by attending Minnesota State University, Mankato, where he graduated in 1977.
During his time at the university, he honed his broadcasting skills by working with the campus radio station, KMSU. This hands-on experience laid the foundation for his future career in sports commentary.
Initial Career in Atlanta
After completing his education, Nessler embarked on his professional broadcasting journey in Atlanta, Georgia. In 1980, he joined WGST-Radio as a sports anchor and talk show host.
His role expanded to include play-by-play announcer duties for Georgia Tech basketball from 1980 to 1985.
He provided commentary for Atlanta Falcons games during the 1982 to 1988 seasons. His versatility was further demonstrated through his play-by-play coverage of the Minnesota Vikings in 1988 and 1989.
Tenure with CBS Sports
Nessler’s affiliation with CBS Sports began in 1990, marking a significant milestone in his career. Over the years, he contributed to various sports broadcasts, including:
NFL Games: Providing play-by-play commentary for numerous NFL matchups.
College Football: Covering major college football games, enhancing the viewing experience for fans nationwide.
College Basketball: Bringing excitement to college basketball broadcasts, including the NCAA Division I Women’s Championship game.
Speed Skating at the 1992 Winter Olympics: Serving as the network’s host for speed skating events during the Albertville Games.
Transition to ESPN and ABC Sports
In 1992, Nessler joined ESPN, where he became a prominent voice in sports broadcasting. His roles included:
College Basketball and Big Ten Football: Delivering insightful commentary and analysis for these sports.
College Football: Taking on significant assignments, including calling major bowl games.
NBA Coverage: From 2002 to 2004, he served as a broadcaster for NBA games, including the NBA Finals.
Monday Night Football: Contributing to ESPN’s Monday Night Football broadcasts between 2006 and 2011.
His association with ABC Sports began in 1997, where he continued to expand his repertoire by covering various sports, including college football and basketball.
Contributions to EA Sports Video Games
Beyond traditional broadcasting, Nessler lent his voice to EA Sports’ video game series. He was featured as a commentator in the NCAA Football series alongside Kirk Herbstreit and in the NCAA March Madness basketball series with Dick Vitale.
His engaging commentary added authenticity and excitement to the gaming experience for sports enthusiasts.
Return to CBS Sports
In May 2016, CBS Sports announced that Nessler would return as the lead play-by-play announcer for college football coverage starting in the 2017 season.
Partnering with analyst Gary Danielson and later with Jenny Dell, Nessler has continued to elevate CBS’s sports broadcasts, particularly in covering the SEC (Southeastern Conference) games.
According to https://trekkers.blog/brad-nessler/
Renowned college basketball analyst Bill Raftery is the lead game analyst for FOX Sports' college basketball coverage, teaming with his longtime play-by-play partner Gus Johnson.
Raftery joined FOX Sports prior to the 2013-14 season, the network’s first covering college basketball and the first season of the newly aligned BIG EAST Conference. A veteran analyst with playing and coaching experience, his keen analysis and opinion are accompanied by unsurpassed enthusiasm and unique catchphrases like "Onions!" and "With a kiss!"
Before joining FOX Sports, he spent 32 years covering basketball as an analyst on television and radio for CBS, ESPN and CBS Radio. He has covered the sport’s premier events, including the NCAA Tournament, Final Four, the BIG EAST Championship, Big Ten Championship, ACC Championship, SEC Championship and New Jersey Nets telecasts.
Raftery continues his work with CBS and in 2015, at the age of 73, called his first Final Four on television, partnering with Jim Nantz and Grant Hill.
Raftery began his broadcasting career in 1982 with ESPN, where he served as a game analyst for college basketball through the 2012 season. Over that span, he also distinguished himself as an analyst on CBS’s college basketball coverage and served as a game analyst for Westwood One/CBS Radio’s coverage of the NCAA Men’s Final Four beginning 1991.
From 1970-81, Raftery was the head basketball coach at Seton Hall, where he revitalized the program and led the Pirates to seven straight winning seasons. He guided the team to four ECAC postseason tournaments and two National Invitation Tournament appearances. Raftery also served as president of the BIG EAST Coaches Association from 1979-81. Prior to his time at Seton Hall, Raftery coached five years at Fairleigh Dickinson, earning Coach of the Year honors from the New Jersey Basketball Writers Association in his final season with the program.
A standout on the court as well coaches bench and broadcast booth, Raftery played three seasons at LaSalle under legendary coach Donald "Dudley" Moore. During the 1959-60 season, he set a freshman scoring record with 370 points. The next year, he led the varsity team with 17.8 points per game, and in his senior season, he co-captained the Explorers to the National Invitational Tournament. Following his senior campaign, he was drafted by the New York Knicks.
Raftery has won three Emmy Awards in the category of Outstanding Sports Personality – Sports Event Analyst, in 2015, 2016 and 2018. In 2004, he received a special Victor Sports Award and the Walter Payton ‘Sweetness’ Award in recognition of his outstanding work in the community throughout his lifetime. He also won the New York Sports Emmy Award in the category of Single Event Coverage for Game 5 of the New Jersey Nets vs. Indiana Pacers series during the 2002 NBA Playoffs.
Raftery earned a degree in history from LaSalle and a master’s in education from Seton Hall. He was given an Honorary Doctorate from LaSalle in 2001 and serves as the president of W.J. Raftery Associates, an events/marketing firm.