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Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr. signals for the shot to cut after drawing a foul against Indiana during the first half on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Do Not Hit 'Panic' Just Yet on Michigan State Basketball

Jacob Cotsonika

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Feb 6, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood motions to his team during the first half of the NCAA men's basketball game against the Ohio State Buckeyes in Columbus on Dec. 9, 2025.

ESPN Matchup Predictor Reveals Favorite for Illinois at Michigan State

Jackson Langendorf

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Feb 6, 2026

Howell's Lilly Williams, a Michigan State recruit, plays in her first high school game during a 59-17 victory at Grand Blanc on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025.

Future Spartan Speaks about McDonald’s All-American Game Selection

Luke Joseph

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Feb 6, 2026

Jan 29, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Zvonimir Ivisic (44) blocks the way of Washington Huskies guard Zoom Diallo (5) and he drives to the basket during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

How Illinois Basketball Can Stifle Michigan State on the Offensive End

Pranav Hegde

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Feb 6, 2026

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Jan 30, 2026; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo during the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

Why Glaring Defensive Issue is Gut-Check for Spartans

Travis Tyler

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Feb 6, 2026

Feb 15, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Jaxon Kohler (0) and Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivisic (13) battle for position during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Staff Picks: Who Wins No. 5 Illinois vs. No. 10 Michigan State?

Jason Langendorf

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Feb 6, 2026

Feb 4, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) takes the court before tip-off against the Northwestern Wildcats at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

How to Watch No. 5 Illinois vs. No. 10 Michigan State: TV, Tip-Off Time, More

Jason Langendorf

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Feb 6, 2026

Jan 30, 2026; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo during the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

2nd Straight Loss Sends Spartans into Another Steep Test

Luke Joseph

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Feb 6, 2026

North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson has scored 20 or more in his last four games heading into the Tar Heels’ matchup with rival Duke.

Eight Best Men’s College Basketball Games to Watch This Weekend

Zach Koons

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Feb 6, 2026

Michigan State's Divine Ugochukwu passes the ball against Northwestern during the first half on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Measuring Potential Impact of Ugochukwu Injury for MSU

Jacob Cotsonika

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Feb 6, 2026

Feb 1, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) drives against Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Sam Hoiberg (1) during the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

3 Illinois Players Who Pose Biggest Threat to Michigan State

Jacob Cotsonika

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Feb 6, 2026

Jan 27, 2026; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Jaxon Kohler (0) reacts with center Carson Cooper (15) after scoring a basket during overtime against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

First Look at Illinois Basketball's Game 24 Opponent: Michigan State Spartans

Pranav Hegde

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Feb 5, 2026

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

MSU's Fears Needs Return to Old Form as 'Dirty' Label Sticks

Jacob Cotsonika

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Feb 5, 2026

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo reacts to 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.

3 Observations on MSU's Miserable Night at Minnesota

Jacob Cotsonika

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Feb 5, 2026

Tom Izzo had a postgame message for Jeremy Fears after Michigan State’s loss to Minnesota.

Tom Izzo Speaks Out After Jeremy Fears Kicks Minnesota Player in Groin

Patrick Andres

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Feb 4, 2026

Jan 30, 2026; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo during the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

Social Media Reacts to Michigan State's Loss at Minnesota

Luke Joseph

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Feb 4, 2026

Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr., left, collides with Northwestern's Jayden Reid during the first half on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

MSU Lays Flat in Loss at Minnesota, Takes Second Straight Loss

Jacob Cotsonika

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Feb 4, 2026

Illinois center Tomislav Ivisic drives on Nebraska center Rienk Mast in the Illini's 78-69 win over the Cornhuskers last Sunday at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Big Ten Power Rankings: Illinois Makes Its Move on Michigan for No. 1

Jason Langendorf

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Feb 4, 2026

Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr. is announced before the Spartans game against Michigan on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

3 Predictions for MSU's Tricky Road Test at Minnesota

Jacob Cotsonika

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Feb 4, 2026

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