When will the UNC vs. Kansas basketball game take place?

The UNC vs. Kansas basketball game will take place on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.

What is the current ranking of the UNC Tar Heels and Kansas Jayhawks?

As of Nov. 8, 2025, the UNC Tar Heels are ranked No. 25 in the AP poll, while the Kansas Jayhawks are ranked No. 19.

Where will the UNC vs. Kansas game be played?

The UNC vs. Kansas game will be played at the Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

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Top-25 Showdown: UNC and Kansas Battle for Ranked Win

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Summary

UNC and Kansas, two elite college basketball programs, face off in a highly anticipated matchup
Both teams are ranked in the Top 25, setting the stage for a thrilling battle
The game will be played at UNC's Dean E. Smith Center on Friday, Nov. 7

Top-25 Showdown: UNC and Kansas Battle for Ranked Win

On Friday, Nov. 7, college basketball fans are in for a treat as two blue-blood programs, the University of North Carolina (UNC) Tar Heels and the Kansas Jayhawks, face off in a highly anticipated matchup. As of Nov. 8, 2025, both teams are ranked in the Top 25 of the AP poll, setting the stage for an exciting battle.

The Tar Heels opened their 2025-26 campaign ranked No. 25 in the nation. After a preseason loss to BYU, they bounced back with an exhibition win over Winston-Salem State and a season-opening victory over Central Arkansas. Meanwhile, the No. 19 Jayhawks defeated Louisville and Fort Hays State in their preseason games before crushing Green Bay in their official opener, led by standout performances from Flory Bidunga (23 points) and Darryn Peterson (21 points).