Michigan State basketball continues to march toward Tom Izzo's 27th straight NCAA tournament bid. Here's where Spartans stand in bracket projections.

The Spartans' win over Illinois bought breathing room against one of the Big Ten's most dangerous title contenders.

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has always been one to wear his emotions on his sleeve, and he has never been afraid to provide his opinion on a variety of topics. That includes different sports.

Michigan State's Jase Richardson (11), Frankie Fidler (8), Jaden Akins (3), and Tre Holloman (5) celebrate after defeating Illinois in an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis) AP

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.

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 inked two-year deals in contracts provided to MLive via a Freedom of Information Act request.

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.

Everything you need to know in order to watch the Michigan State Spartans take on the Illinois Illini on Sunday, Jan. 19.

Auburn is a unanimous No. 1 following a chaotic week in the men’s AP Top 25. Duke, Iowa State, Alabama and Florida round out the top five following a week in which 19 ranked teams lost at least once — including seven of the top 10.

The Tigers are 15-3 this season under Dennis Gates, who is in his third year with Mizzou. He has righted an 8-24 ship from last season and his team has beaten Kansas and more recently, Vanderbilt, Florida and a floundering Arkansas. Missouri, mind you, was 0-18 in the SEC last season.

Coaches Poll Top 25 has been updated following an upset-laden eleventh week for the 2024-2025 men’s college basketball season.