2026 ACC/SEC Challenge: Ranking all 16 matchups, predicting winners as Duke vs. Florida headlines slate

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Duke faces Florida in the marquee matchup of next year's ACC/SEC Challenge, with Louisville taking on Texas and UNC battling Arkansas among 16 contests that pit two of college basketball's premier conferences against each other. The annual series showcases regional rivals and blue-blood programs, drawing significant attention from fans and analysts ahead of the 2026 season.