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Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr. prepares to shoot free throws against Illinois during overtime on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

3 Observations from Michigan State's Wild Win over Illinois

Jacob Cotsonika

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Feb 8, 2026

Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr. shoots during warmups before the game against Illinois on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Love or Hate Him, Fears' Value is Undeniable for MSU

Jacob Cotsonika

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Feb 8, 2026

Jan 17, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the second half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Did Brad Underwood Cost Illinois at Michigan State – And Could it Happen Again?

Jackson Langendorf

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Feb 8, 2026

Michigan State's Tom Izzo speaks during his postgame press conference after an 85-82 win over Illinois at the Breslin Center on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026.

MSU's Tom Izzo Recaps Team's Massive Victory over Illinois

Jacob Cotsonika

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Feb 8, 2026

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Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr., right, fouls Illinois' Keaton Wagler during the first half on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Social Media Reacts to Illinois Basketball Falling at Michigan State

Pranav Hegde

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Feb 8, 2026

Illinois forward Jake Davis (15) hits the deck during the Illini's 85-82 loss to Michigan State on Saturday in East Lansing, Michigan.

Three Instant Observations From Illinois Basketball's 85-82 Loss to Michigan State

Jason Langendorf

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Feb 7, 2026

Michigan State's head coach Tom Izzo looks on before the game against Illinois on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Social Media Reacts to Michigan State's Big Win vs. Illinois

Luke Joseph

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Feb 7, 2026

North Carolina guard Seth Trimble celebrates with teammates after hitting the game-winning triple to beat Duke.

North Carolina Stuns Duke, Michigan State Survives OT vs. Illinois, Kentucky Beats Tennessee

Kevin Sweeney

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Feb 8, 2026

Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr. moves the ball against Illinois during the first half on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Michigan State Snaps Skid, Takes Down Illinois in OT Thriller

Jacob Cotsonika

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Feb 7, 2026

Feb 1, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) dribbles during the second half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Michigan State's Tom Izzo 'Extremely Impressed' by Illinois' Keaton Wagler

Jackson Langendorf

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Feb 7, 2026

Dec 9, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts to a call during the first half against the Ohio State Buckeyes Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

Big Ten Final Standings Projection: Has Illinois Emerged as the Favorite?

Jackson Langendorf

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Feb 7, 2026

Jan 20, 2026; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Jaxon Kohler (0) warms up on the court before the game against the Oregon Ducks at Matthew Knight Arena. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images

Analysis, Predictions for MSU's Gut-Check Game vs. Illinois

Jacob Cotsonika

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Feb 7, 2026

Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr. hunches over during a game against Michigan at the Breslin Center on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.

Fears Under Spotlight as Michigan State Faces Illinois

Luke Joseph

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Feb 7, 2026

Michigan State's head coach Tom Izzo, right, talks with Jeremy Fears Jr. during the first half in the game against Maryland on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

3 Spartans who Need to Show up Against Illinois

Luke Joseph

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Feb 7, 2026

Michigan State's Jordan Scott warms up for a game against Michigan at the Breslin Center on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.

How to Watch, Listen to MSU's Big Game vs. Illinois

Jacob Cotsonika

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Feb 7, 2026

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo watches a play against Michigan during the second half at Breslin Center in East Lansing on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.

Michigan State's Tom Izzo Reveals Illinois Basketball's Best Attribute: 'It's Beautiful'

Jackson Langendorf

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Feb 7, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) dribbles against the Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena.

3 Things to Watch as Illinois Basketball Faces Michigan State

Jack Ankony

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Feb 6, 2026

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo talks to guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) after a play against Auburn during the second half of the Elite Eight round of NCAA tournament at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga. on Sunday, March 30, 2025.

MSU's Tom Izzo Defends Fears Again after Recent Criticism

Jacob Cotsonika

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Feb 6, 2026

Michigan State Spartans guard Divine Ugochukwu competing against the Iowa Hawkeyes on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, inside the Breslin Center.

MSU’s Ugochukwu to Miss Rest of Season with Foot Injury

Jacob Cotsonika

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Feb 6, 2026

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