Kansas vs. Duke Exhibition: Live Updates from Allen Fieldhouse as Blue Devils Visit for First Time Since 1988

After dropping an exhibition to Louisville, Kansas is set to close out its preseason slate with another home matchup. This time, the No. 2-ranked Duke Blue Devils will make their first appearance at Allen Fieldhouse since 1988, though the contest will not affect either team's official record.

The game coincides with the start of the NFL's 12 p.m. Sunday window, creating a scheduling conflict for fans. For those unable to watch all 40 minutes, Kansas on SI will provide continuous updates throughout the afternoon, covering every score change and significant development.

The matchup features Duke guard Caleb Foster being defended by Kansas guard Melvin Council Jr. during the first half at Madison Square Garden on Nov. 18, 2025, as shown in a photo credited to Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images via Reuters Connect. Another image from the same game shows Duke guard Dame Sarr driving to the basket against Kansas.

Allen Fieldhouse was also the site of a Kansas victory over Arizona on Feb. 9, 2026, with students celebrating the win, captured by Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images via Reuters Connect.

Key Analysis

While the exhibition won't count in the standings, it offers Kansas a final tune-up against elite competition before the regular season begins. The atmosphere in Allen Fieldhouse is expected to be electric as fans welcome Duke for the first time in over three decades, even if the game is merely a preseason showcase.

Originally reported by headtopics.