College basketball continues its second week of regular-season action Thursday with several intriguing nonconference games involving undefeated teams and programs attempting to recover from early disappointments. Oklahoma State's visit to Texas A&M provides one of the night's most attractive major-conference contests, while several mid-major programs have opportunities to strengthen their early résumés. High Point, Richmond and Bradley are among the teams facing meaningful examinations before another busy weekend arrives.
Thursday's schedule follows an entertaining Wednesday that included Michigan's victory over Marquette, Santa Clara's comeback at North Texas and UC Santa Barbara's impressive performance against Nevada. Those results provided another reminder that November offers valuable opportunities to identify developing contenders. Thursday should provide additional evidence as teams continue establishing their identities.
Oklahoma State and Texas A&M bring explosive offenses into College Station
Oklahoma State travels to Texas A&M for its first road game of the season after opening with two convincing victories. The Cowboys are averaging 104.5 points per game, while the Aggies have averaged 103 points during their 3-0 start. Both teams have also generated considerable defensive pressure, creating the potential for a fast-paced and entertaining contest.
The Cowboys defeated Texas A&M 87-63 last November and lead the all-time series 33-18. Thursday provides the Aggies with an opportunity to avenge that defeat while maintaining their unbeaten record. The game tips off at 8 p.m. ET on SEC Network+.
The game of the night in college basketball is in College Station as Texas A&M hosts Oklahoma State.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) November 12, 2026
Both teams are averaging over 103 PPG and have five players averaging in double figures.
Should be a fun 40 minutes at Reed Arena.
High Point and Richmond look to continue impressive starts
High Point hosts Southern Utah in a meeting between undefeated teams, with Panthers coach Flynn Clayman facing the program where he previously spent six seasons. The Panthers are coming off an 83-71 victory over Washington State, while Southern Utah scored 143 points against Bethesda in its most recent appearance. Thursday marks the first meeting between the programs.
Richmond travels to Southern Illinois after opening with three consecutive victories by at least 20 points. The Spiders defeated Temple 79-53 on Sunday, while Southern Illinois is attempting to recover from a 100-93 loss at Kansas City. Both games offer interesting opportunities to evaluate programs with legitimate conference championship aspirations.
Bradley looks to regain momentum in Florida
Bradley faces Coppin State in the Showdown in St. Pete after falling at Davidson on Tuesday. Both teams enter with 1-2 records, and the Braves have an opportunity to establish momentum before facing George Mason on Saturday. The game will take place at the McArthur Center in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Thursday might not feature the same concentration of nationally ranked teams as the Champions Classic, but several programs have opportunities to accomplish something important. Whether it is an undefeated team strengthening its early résumé or a struggling program rediscovering its identity, the night's results could provide meaningful information about what lies ahead.
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