The Duke Blue Devils have looked pretty good to start the year. This is their first test to show they are in the very top tier of the sport.

Duke defeated Army and Coastal Carolina at Cameron Indoor Stadium to kick off the year, and now will meet No. 5 Michigan State in the Champions Classic in Chicago on Tuesday night. The Spartans are also 2-0 to begin the year, but this is a game Duke should expect to win.

Michigan State is entering the year expected to be a deep NCAA Tournament contender, but it looks a step below the Duke's and the Florida's of the world right now. We'll learn a good deal about both teams on Tuesday night, but the Blue Devils can show they're far ahead of schedule with a comfortable win.

Before the game, here's everything you need to know.

Nov 5, 2026; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard John Blackwell (13) dribbles up court during the second half against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at Cameron Indoor Stadium.…