Michigan State vs Duke: 5 storylines for 2020 Champions Classic matchup

EAST LANSING, MI - JANUARY 17: Rocket Watts #2 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates his three point shot in the second half of the game against Wisconsin Badgers at the Breslin Center on January 17, 2020 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images) /

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ACC versus Big Ten

Top to bottom there should be no dispute that the Big Ten is the better conference, but when it comes to the top of the conference there can be an argument made for which conference is best.

Michigan State did play ACC member Notre Dame on Saturday, but Tuesday versus Duke will be the first opportunity for one of the top teams in each conference to get one over on the other.

Each quality win not only helps the victorious team in the NET but come conference play if you were to lose to that team, it becomes more of a quality loss. Duke and Michigan State are playing for more than just themselves. In this unique season where games can get postponed or canceled at what seems like any point.

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Two Hall of Fame coaches, with two celebrated programs, are going to clash at the State Farm Champions Classic which will be the part of the best two games aside from Final Four weekend. With the nation’s eyes on them, Duke and Michigan State will both look to prove they are a Top-10 team.

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