Auburn's nonconference schedule full of marquee showdowns

Auburn basketball's nonconference schedule has been set for the 2025-26 season as the Tigers and Bruce Pearl look to build off an SEC regular-season title and a trip to the 2025 Final Four.

The Tigers will face some talented teams before getting to the rigorous SEC schedule, including a rematch with Purdue on Dec. 20 in Indianapolis and a showdown in Tucson against powerhouse Arizona on Dec. 6.

Pearl's squad travels to Las Vegas at the tail end of November to battle Oregon and Michigan on back-to-back nights. A marquee matchup against fellow Final Four team Houston will take place in Birmingham on Nov. 16, while the Tigers will host NC State on Dec. 3 in the annual ACC-SEC Showdown.

Auburn's roster has been completely revamped following the departure of all five starters, including All-American Johni Broome. Tahaad Pettiford returns for his sophomore season after a standout first year coming off the bench. The additions of Keyshawn Hall (UCF) and KeyShawn Murphy (Mississippi State) fill the need for some forwards after the graduation of Chaney Johnson.

Incoming freshmen Kaden Magwood, Jeremiah Bowman and Filip Jovic should bring some depth to the bench as well.

Here's the complete nonconference schedule: