Dan Hurley Is Scheduling Like a Madman and College Basketball Fans Are Here For It
UConn's Dan Hurley has never been the type to pad his schedule with cupcakes and ease into November. And the 2026-27 nonconference slate the Huskies are putting together? It's proof that Hurley doesn't do cautious, especially after losing a national title game. This is a program leaning directly into the spotlight, and it's exactly the kind of scheduling philosophy college basketball needs right now.
Michigan Rematch on Nov. 6 Could Be the Early Game of the Year
Reports broke this week that UConn and defending national champion Michigan are finalizing a marquee matchup on November 6 at TD Garden in Boston. That's the first Friday of the regular season. That's a rematch of last year's national championship game, where Michigan knocked off UConn 67-61 in Indianapolis. Think about that. A Final Four atmosphere in November. Dan Hurley versus Dusty May. A revenge opportunity for UConn before Thanksgiving even rolls around.
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👉 Claim Your Free $10 at KalshiMichigan is stacked heading into next season too. Elliot Cadeau, Roddy Gayle Jr., and Trey McKenney are all returning, and the Wolverines added transfers JP Estrella and Moustapha Thiam to load up the roster with more talent and size. This isn't some cupcake opponent. This is a program expecting to compete for another national championship immediately.
Ohio State Is Only Making It Tougher
But Hurley didn't stop there. UConn is also beginning a home-and-home series with Ohio State, with the first game happening this season in Connecticut before heading to Columbus next year. While Ohio State may not carry the same national buzz as Michigan right now, Jake Diebler has quietly stabilized the Buckeyes program.
UConn's November and December schedule is suddenly loaded from top to bottom. For fans who miss the days when elite programs consistently challenged themselves before conference play even started, this is exactly what the sport needs more of. Hurley's not easing into anything. He's ready for the pressure, and he's bringing the games to prove it.
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