The highly anticipated Dec. 21 nonconference game between Duke and Michigan has been called off due to broadcast rights issues. Initially slated for Madison Square Garden, attempts to move the game to Loan Depot Park were unsuccessful, forcing its cancellation.

Duke will now face Texas Tech on Dec. 21 at Madison Square Garden, a rematch of last year's close contest won by Texas Tech. The original Duke-Michigan game was part of Duke's partnership with Amazon, with games streamed exclusively on Prime Video. The Duke-Texas Tech game will also air on Prime Video.

Duke, ranked No. 2 in ESPN's Way-Too-Early Top 25, has a strong roster under coach Jon Scheyer. Texas Tech, under coach Grant Mc Casland, has a successful recent history, including reaching three straight NCAA tournaments. All-America forward JT Toppin is expected to play despite a previous injury.

This game cancellation highlights the complexities of broadcast rights in college sports. The agreement between Duke and Amazon marks Amazon's first venture into live college sports broadcasting, with Prime Video set to exclusively air three Duke neutral-site games annually.