PRIME TIME SHOCKER: FOX Sports Just Announced A Stunning Last-Minute Schedule Change For The Duke vs. Michigan State Clash—Here Is The New Broadcast Slot Everyone Is Talking About

DURHAM, N.C. — In a move that has sent shockwaves through the college basketball world less than 24 hours before tip-off, FOX Sports has announced a massive, last-minute broadcast shake-up for one of the season’s most anticipated non-conference matchups.

The showdown between the Duke Blue Devils and the Michigan State Spartans, originally slated for an early afternoon tip-off this Sunday, December 7, 2025, has been officially flexed into the network’s premier national prime-time slot.

The New Tip-Off Time

Fans who had planned their Sunday around a lunch-time tip-off need to rewrite their schedules immediately.

The game will now tip off at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) on FOX.

According to the official release from the network, the decision to move the game from its original regional window to the national spotlight was driven by the “overwhelming magnitude” of the matchup. With both programs ranking inside the Top 25 and storylines swirling around both Jon Scheyer’s squad and Tom Izzo’s Spartans, network executives decided this clash deserved the undivided attention of the sports world.

“The Marquee Game of the Day”

By shifting the game to 8:00 PM ET, FOX Sports has effectively cleared the deck, designating Duke vs. Michigan State as the undisputed marquee event of the weekend.

“This isn’t just a basketball game; it’s a blue-blood collision that demands the biggest stage possible,” a FOX Sports spokesperson said in a statement released Saturday morning. “Moving this game to prime time allows us to showcase the atmosphere of Cameron Indoor Stadium to a coast-to-coast audience without competing against the crowded NFL early-window slate.”

The shift puts the game in direct competition with Sunday Night Football, a bold confidence play that speaks to the drawing power of these two iconic brands.

Chaos for Fans, Gold for TV

While the move is a massive win for television ratings and national exposure, it has created a frantic scramble for fans attending the game in Durham. Ticket holders who planned for a day game are now adjusting travel logistics, dinner reservations, and travel schedules to accommodate the night-time start.

However, the atmosphere inside Cameron Indoor Stadium—already famous for its intensity—is expected to reach a fever pitch under the lights. Night games at Cameron are historically louder, rowdier, and more hostile for visiting teams, adding another layer of difficulty for a Michigan State team looking to steal a road win in one of the sport’s toughest venues.

What to Watch For

The prime-time stage elevates the stakes for both teams.

• For Duke: It’s a chance to prove their No. 4 ranking is legitimate in front of a standalone national audience.

• For Michigan State: It’s an opportunity for Tom Izzo to secure a signature road kill against a blue-blood rival after a mixed start to the season.

The cameras will be brighter, the audience will be larger, and the wait will be a little longer. But if the reaction on social media is any indication, the college basketball world is more than ready to wait until 8:00 PM for this heavyweight fight.

Updated Broadcast Details:

• Matchup: Michigan State Spartans at Duke Blue Devils

• New Time: 8:00 PM ET

• Venue: Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, NC

• Network: FOX (National Broadcast)