Tom Izzo, Michigan State 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.
Michigan State's Tom Izzo calls Illinois the 'best team' in Big Ten
Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo is impressed by what he sees from Illinois. The Spartans beat Illinois Sunday.
Michigan State HC Tom Izzo on Illinois: They look like the 'Celtics or Lakers'
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo had high praise for the Spartans' next opponent, the Illinois Fighting Illini.
MSU coach Tom Izzo on rebounding issues vs. Illinois.
Connor Earegood asks Tom Izzo about Jeremy Fears Jr.'s success this year. Isaac Howard had four goals and one assist in MSU's 6-4 win vs. Penn State. Connor Earegood asks Tom Izzo about Jeremy Fears Jr.
Michigan State’s thrilling win over Illinois has Tom Izzo feeling nostalgic
As long as Tom Izzo is the head coach of the Michigan State Spartans, they’re not a team that should be overlooked.
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.
WATCH: Michigan State Coach Tom Izzo Speaks After Win Over Illinois
No. 12 Michigan State was able to win its 40-minute battle with No. 19 Illinois on Saturday. Watch Spartans coach Tom Izzo's postgame presser here.
What makes Tom Izzo special for Michigan State basketball? He'll tell you 'straight up'
Tom Izzo said No. 12 Michigan State basketball must defend better Sunday against No. 20 Illinois on Sunday despite the Spartans' offensive upturn.
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MSU men’s basketball ranked No. 8 by AP and Coaches Polls, No. 13 by KenPom
Michigan State University men’s basketball is ranked inside the AP Poll Top 10 for the first time in three seasons.
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As No. 14 Michigan State basketball heads to Northwestern, Tom Izzo unsure of Big Ten race
And Tom Izzo still is not sure what to make of his ... Los Angeles to face USC on Feb. 1 and UCLA on Feb. 4, with No. 17 Oregon visiting Feb. 8. A four-game gauntlet follows against Indiana ...
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WATCH: Michigan State's Tom Izzo Reflects on Win Over Northwestern, Looks Ahead to Penn State
The Nittany Lions just came close to upsetting No. 13 Oregon but ultimately fell short by just a point. Michigan State coach Tom Izzo addressed the media on Monday, reflecting on the victory in ...
No. 12 Michigan St beats Penn St 90-85 for 1st 10-game winning streak since 2019 Final Four season
Frankie Fidler had a season-high 18 points and Jaden Akins scored 16, leading No. 12 Michigan State to a 90-85 victory over ...
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Michigan State men’s, women’s basketball move up in AP Top 25
The Spartans (16-2, 7-0 Big Ten) climbed four spots to No. 8 in the new AP Top 25 released Monday. They beat Penn State 90-85 ...
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College basketball top 25 power rankings: Duke, Auburn stand alone, Missouri surges plus top hoops takeaways
College basketball is providing just about everything right now. There are elite rivalry wars almost every night. There were buzzer-beaters galore this past week. The product is fabulous for awhile ...
5 most interesting games remaining for Gophers men's basketball
The Gophers are coming off their biggest win of the season against No. 20 Michigan. With a 9-9 record, they may find ...
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Updated Big Ten basketball power rankings (Jan. 20): Top tier continues to separate
Two marquee matchups headlined the week: Michigan State vs. Illinois (Jan. 19) and Purdue vs. Oregon (Jan. 18). The Spartans ...