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Peacock’s Big Ten men’s basketball slate for the 2025-26 season will begin with three nonconference games involving B1G teams on Friday, Nov. 7. The action will start early at 6 p.m. ET with Northwestern at home against Boston University. It’s the first meeting between the schools since Dec. 19, 1959 when Northwestern won 78-74 in Evanston, Illinois. In later games, Purdue will play host to Oakland at 7 p.m. ET, and Illinois is home against Florida Gulf Coast at 8:30 p.m. Big East championship contender UConn also will be on Peacock, taking on the University of Massachusetts-Lowell at 8 p.m. in Hartford, Connecticut. More information below on Boston and Northwestern and how to watch each game. Click here to sign up for Peacock Boston University: The Terriers opened their season Monday by winning a 76-75 thriller in overtime over crosstown rival Northeastern. After finishing 10-8 in the Patriot League last year, Boston has a balanced roster with Ben Defty (a career-high 20 points, eight rebounds and five blocks against Northeastern), Michael McNair and Azmar Abdullah providing the offense. Freshman Sam Hughes (21 points) led a spirited outing in the opener from the Terriers’ bench, which combined for 118 minutes and significant contributions from Ethan Okwuosa, Chance Gladden and Malcolm Chimezie. Northwestern University: After opening the season with a 70-47 victory Monday over Mercyhurst, the Wildcats will continue trying to develop a young and inexperienced roster during their home nonconference schedule. Northwestern is led by senior forward Nick Martinelli, who became the fourth Wildcat all time to rank first in Big Ten scoring last year while setting team records for points (676) and field goals (251). Starting all 33 games, the presason all-Big Ten pick averaged 20.5 points per game, 6.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists while shooting 47.1 percent from the field with his unorthodox and crafty style. With the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Brooks Barnhizer among several departing veterans from last year, Martinelli will be surrounded by new faces and youth. Arrinten Page, who led the Wildcats with 18 against Mercyhurst, is a 6-11 junior transfer from Cincinnati, and Jayden Reid is a point guard transfer from South Florida. The freshman class is among Northwestern’s deepest yet with Tre Singleton, Jake West and Phoenix Gill (son of former NBA star Kendall Gill), and sophomore Kevin Windham and senior Justin Mullins will provide stability as key returnees. How to watch Boston University vs Northwestern: When: Friday, Nov. 7 Where: Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois Time: 6 p.m. ET tipoff Live Stream: Peacock (starting at 5:30 p.m. ET) What other college basketball games are on Peacock tonight? How to watch Oakland vs. No. 1 Purdue: When: Friday, Nov. 7 Where: Mackey Arena, in West Lafayette, Indiana Time: 7 p.m. ET Live Stream: Peacock How to watch UMass-Lowell vs. No. 4 UConn: When: Friday, Nov. 7 Where: PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford, Connecticut Time: 7:30 p.m. ET Live Stream: Peacock How to watch Florida Gulf Coast vs. No. 17 Illinois: When: Friday, Nov. 7 Where: State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois Time: 8:30 p.m. ET Live Stream: Peacock How can I watch Big Ten Basketball on Peacock? Sign up here to watch all of our live sports and events, including Big Ten and Big East basketball games. Am I eligible for Peacock’s Student Discount? You are eligible if you meet all the following criteria: Are 18 years of age or older; Are a current or incoming student enrolled in an undergraduate or advanced degree program at a Title IV-accredited college or university in the US who meets verification qualifications; Reside in the United States (including its territories, commonwealths and possessions); and Provide Peacock with a valid payment method. College/university information (e.g., first name, last name, school email address, college/university name, date of birth and other necessary documentation) must be shared with SheerID for verification purposes. Visit www.peacocktv.com/student to verify your student status with Sheer ID. Eligible users who already have a paid Peacock subscription may need to cancel their existing subscription prior to redeeming this offer. For instructions on cancelling your existing subscription, click here. What devices does Peacock support?
