Here are the marquee games from the ACC-Big Ten Challenge

Jeff Goodman, aka the King of Scoop, found out five of the matchups of the ACC/Big 10 Challenge. And while the Big Ten might be in some trouble this year -- their top three teams all play away from home -- we do have some excellent matchups.



Michigan State @ Duke: This may end up being one of, if not the, best game of the year. You would be hard-pressed to find anyone that doesn't have Duke as the No. 1 team in the country right now. But the Spartans are not that far behind. In fact, it is very possible that this could turn into a matchup of No. 1 vs. No. 2. Now wouldn't that be fun in early December.

Purdue @ Virginia Tech: This game got a whole lot more interesting on Saturday, as Malcolm Delaney, JaJuan Johnson, and E'Twaun Moore
all pulled their names out of NBA Draft consideration. With Johnson and Moore back, Purdue joins Michigan State and Duke as the three best teams in the country. But Virginia Tech returns everyone as well, and should compete for second place in the ACC.

Ohio State @ Florida State: The Buckeyes lost Evan Turner, but they bring back basically everyone else while adding one of the best freshman classes in the country, including Jared Sullinger, a consensus top five recruit. Florida State is going to be pretty good next year as well, as the Noles bring back Chris Singleton and Michael Snaer, among other. FSU will be in and around the top 25 all year, with OSU will likely slide into the top 10.

NC State @ Wisconsin: Wisconsin loses quite a bit of talent from their roster, but this is Bo Ryan and Wisconsin. Regardless of talent level, you would be a fool to underestimate this team. NC State under Sidney Lowe has usually been the exact opposite, but the Wolfpack should be pretty good this year. Tracy Smith leads a solid group of returners, while CJ Leslie headlines a very good recruiting class.

UNC @ Illinois: If you like to watch entertaining perimeter play, this is the game for you. There may not be a true low post force on either roster, while both back courts will be deep and talented. UNC is once again going to be young, but with a roster full of McDonald's all-americans -- including all-world freshman Harrison Barnes -- there is plenty of talent to go around. Illinois has also had two impressive recruiting hauls the last two seasons, and got great news with Demetri McCamey and Mike Davis both returned to school.