Michigan State, Izzo and Illinois

Tom Izzo sees Michigan State basketball getting tougher, but so does the schedule
Tom Izzo sees No. 12 Michigan State basketball getting tougher after beating No. 20 Illinois on Sunday, but also knows so will the Spartans' schedule.
What Tom Izzo said after Michigan State's win over Illinois
Tom Izzo managed to beat his old friend Brad Underwood on Sunday as Michigan State basketball held on to beat Illinois at home. It was a tough, grind-it-out win over Illinois as the Spartans struggled to hit shots, but they did outperform Illinois at the free throw line and that was ultimately the difference.
Win over Illinois a big boost to Michigan State basketball’s Big Ten title hopes
The Spartans' win over Illinois bought breathing room against one of the Big Ten's most dangerous title contenders.
Couch: 3 quick takes on Michigan State basketball's 80-78 win over Illinois
Columnist Graham Couch gives his initial thoughts on MSU's performance in an 80-78 win over Illinois on Sunday afternoon with three quick takes.
WATCH: Michigan State Coach Tom Izzo Speaks After Win Over Illinois
No. 12 Michigan State got the test that many were waiting for when it hosted No. 19 Illinois on Sunday afternoon. The Spartans passed the
Michigan State basketball barely pulls out huge 80-78 win over Illinois to stay atop B1G
After going down early, Michigan State basketball survived a nail-biter vs. Illinois to stay undefeated and alone at the top if the Big Ten.
Tom Izzo challenges Michigan State to measure up against his top Big Ten team
Michigan State was just minutes removed from recording its 10th straight win. Seven weeks since their last loss and unbeaten in Big Ten play, the No. 12 Spartans were ripped Wednesday night by coach Tom Izzo.
Michigan State’s thrilling win over Illinois has Tom Izzo feeling nostalgic
One of the age old tenets in college basketball is not to count out Tom Izzo and the Michigan State Spartans. As long as Izzo is at the helm, Michigan State will be a dangerous and competitive team. On Sunday,
Michigan State basketball March Madness projections, bracketology
They remain alone atop the Big Ten standings with a 7-0 record, with only one game ahead this week — another high-visibility, ...
Michigan State Legend Fires Massive Shot at Chiefs
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has always been one to wear his emotions on his sleeve, and he has never been ...
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Overheard inside Michigan State’s locker room: The good old days and intimate conversations
Michigan State's Jase Richardson (11), Frankie Fidler (8), Jaden Akins (3), and Tre Holloman (5) celebrate after defeating ...
Michigan State tops Illinois to remain unbeaten in the Big Ten
The Spartans' 7-0 start in Big Ten play is their best since the 2018-19 season when they last played in the Final Four.
Theryn Hallock, Grace VanSlooten lead Michigan State women's basketball past Illinois
Julia Ayrault also reached double figures scoring for MSU and finished with 12 points. Kendall Bostic, who began her college ...
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Contract details for Michigan State football’s two new assistant coaches
Michigan State football has a pair of new assistants on staff. Coach Jonathan Smith hired safeties coach James Adams and quarterbacks coach Jon Boyer earlier this month to round out his staff and both ...
Michigan State men's basketball crack top 10 in Associated Press Top 25; Michigan slips
Only three teams — Alabama, Florida and No. 6 Tennessee — held the same spot from a week ago. The chaotic week allowed No. 8 ...