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Butler University announces a two‑year home‑and‑home series with Pittsburgh, highlighted by a season‑opening game at Hinkle Fieldhouse on Nov. 13. The Panthers are entering the season with a 13‑20 record and a roster featuring 13 new players, while Butler’s nonconference slate also includes games against North Carolina, Nebraska, Boise State and several other opponents.
Cincinnati Bearcats fans can secure seats for the 2026 season, with six home games announced, including first‑time Big 12 opponents and a Halloween showdown against Utah.
Four FCS programs face intense pressure in the 2026 season as they chase conference titles and playoff advancement.
Butler University’s men’s basketball team will play Fairleigh Dickinson and Western Carolina in early November, while also meeting Lafayette and Bellarmine. First‑year coach Ronald Nored will use the early games to shape his rotation, and the schedule includes marquee road tests at North Carolina and Boise State.