Tre Holloman had 17 points, Coen Carr and Frankie Fidler scored 11 each and No. 12 Michigan State held on to beat No. 19 Illinois 80-78.

Tre Holloman had 17 points, including two free throws in the closing seconds, Coen Carr and Frankie Fidler scored 11 each and No. Michigan State held on to beat No. Illinois 80-78 on Sunday.

Michigan State senior guard Jaden Akins wasn't the scoring contributor he has been for much of the season in the No. 12 Spartans' victory over No. 19 Illinois on Sunday, but he was pleased to see his other teammates rise to the occasion.

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The Buckeyes now have a chance to come out on top of the College Football Playoff after suffering a tough rivalry loss.

Ohio State quarterback Will Howard vs. Notre Dame defense. Howard has been in a groove in the playoff, and he has one of the best receiving tandems in the nation in Jeremiah Smith

Alums, media and others across the college basketball landscape sounded off on the Spartans' win over the Illini