November 5th, 2025

National Sports

No. 20 Auburn hosts Bethune-Cookman in season opener

By Canadian Press on November 2nd, 2025

Bethune-Cookman Wildcats at Auburn Tigers Auburn, Alabama; Monday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 20 Auburn hosts Bethune-Cookman in the season opener. Auburn went 32-6 overall with a 13-2 record at home during the 2024-25 season. The Tigers averaged 83.0 points per game last season, 35.3 in the paint, 15.3 off of turnovers and 9.7 ... Read More »

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Miami (FL) hosts Jacksonville to begin season

By Canadian Press on November 2nd, 2025

Jacksonville Dolphins at Miami Hurricanes Coral Gables, Florida; Monday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Miami (FL) hosts Jacksonville for the season opener. Miami (FL) finished 7-10 at home a season ago while going 7-24 overall. The Hurricanes averaged 6.4 steals, 3.4 blocks and 10.2 turnovers per game last season. Jacksonville went 13-7 in ASUN games ... Read More »

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UAB hosts Mississippi Valley State for season opener

By Canadian Press on November 2nd, 2025

Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils at UAB Blazers Birmingham, Alabama; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UAB begins the season at home against Mississippi Valley State. UAB went 14-4 at home a season ago while going 24-13 overall. The Blazers shot 45.6% from the field and 33.7% from 3-point range last season. Mississippi Valley State ... Read More »

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Providence opens season at home against Holy Cross

By Canadian Press on November 2nd, 2025

Holy Cross Crusaders at Providence Friars Providence, Rhode Island; Monday, 7:15 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Providence hosts Holy Cross for the season opener. Providence went 12-20 overall a season ago while going 10-6 at home. The Friars gave up 72.5 points per game while committing 17.5 fouls last season. Holy Cross went 5-14 in Patriot ... Read More »

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Buffalo Bulls tip off season at home against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles

By Canadian Press on November 2nd, 2025

Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Buffalo Bulls Buffalo, New York; Monday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Buffalo hosts Southern Miss for the season opener. Buffalo went 6-9 at home last season while going 9-22 overall. The Bulls averaged 12.0 points off of turnovers, 7.9 second-chance points and 24.4 bench points last season. Southern Miss finished ... Read More »

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Missouri State Bears open season at home against the Saint Louis Billikens

By Canadian Press on November 2nd, 2025

Saint Louis Billikens at Missouri State Bears Springfield, Missouri; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Missouri State hosts Saint Louis for the season opener. Missouri State went 26-9 overall with a 15-1 record at home during the 2024-25 season. The Bears averaged 73.8 points per game last season, 12.6 on free throws and 18.9 from ... Read More »

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No. 21 Iowa hosts Southern for season opener

By Canadian Press on November 2nd, 2025

Southern Jaguars at Iowa Hawkeyes Iowa City, Iowa; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 21 Iowa begins the season at home against Southern. Iowa finished 23-11 overall a season ago while going 10-4 at home. The Hawkeyes averaged 74.4 points per game last season, 12.2 on free throws and 22.2 from 3-point range. Southern ... Read More »

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Loyola Chicago opens season at home against Cleveland State

By Canadian Press on November 2nd, 2025

Cleveland State Vikings at Loyola Chicago Ramblers Chicago; Monday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Loyola Chicago hosts Cleveland State in the season opener. Loyola Chicago went 25-12 overall last season while going 17-1 at home. The Ramblers averaged 73.5 points per game last season, 12.5 on free throws and 25.5 from deep. Cleveland State finished ... Read More »

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VCU opens season at home against Wagner

By Canadian Press on November 2nd, 2025

Wagner Seahawks at VCU Rams Richmond, Virginia; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: VCU hosts Wagner in the season opener. VCU went 28-7 overall last season while going 15-1 at home. The Rams averaged 8.1 steals, 5.4 blocks and 10.9 turnovers per game last season. Wagner went 14-16 overall last season while going 6-10 on ... Read More »

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Baylor Bears open season at home against the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros

By Canadian Press on November 2nd, 2025

UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros at Baylor Bears Waco, Texas; Monday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Baylor hosts UT Rio Grande Valley for the season opener. Baylor finished 20-15 overall with a 13-3 record at home during the 2024-25 season. The Bears averaged 7.5 steals, 2.8 blocks and 10.1 turnovers per game last season. UT ... Read More »

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Western Michigan hosts Coastal Carolina for season opener

By Canadian Press on November 2nd, 2025

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at Western Michigan Broncos Kalamazoo, Michigan; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Western Michigan hosts Coastal Carolina in the season opener. Western Michigan went 6-9 at home a season ago while going 12-20 overall. The Broncos averaged 13.6 points off of turnovers, 13.3 second-chance points and 19.0 bench points last season. Coastal ... Read More »

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