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.
Michigan State’s Tom Izzo calls Illinois the ‘best team’ in Big Ten
Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo thinks Illinois is one of the best teams in the country, and the best in the Big Ten. That statement takes on new meaning, considering the Spartans defeated Illinois on Sunday.
Michigan State's Tom Izzo Compares Illinois Basketball to 'Celtics or Lakers'
Izzo is taking the threat of the Illini seriously as he prepares his Spartans for Sunday's matchup in East Lansing
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.
Tom Izzo on Michigan State's 90-85 victory against Penn State.
Tom Izzo on Michigan State's 90-85 victory against Penn State.
Tom Izzo wants Michigan State basketball to mimic Detroit Lions’ grit
Now in his 30th season leading Michigan State, Izzo has gone against the grain plenty of times and sees a kindred spirit in Dan Campbell. The fourth-year coach of the Lions is as aggressive as they come in keeping the offense on the field on fourth down.
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.
Michigan State basketball March Madness projections, bracketology
Michigan State basketball continues to march toward Tom Izzo's 27th straight NCAA tournament bid. Here's where Spartans stand ...
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 ...
No. 12 Michigan State rallies and holds on to beat No. 19 Illinois 80-78 for 11th straight win
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Tre Holloman had 17 points, including two free throws in the closing seconds, Coen Carr and ...
Michigan State basketball prediction vs Illinois: Spartans must stop Kasparas Jakucioni
Stopping freshman phenom Kasparas Jakučionis is the biggest mission for No. 12 Michigan State basketball against No. 20 ...
No. 12 Michigan State outlasts No. 19 Illinois: 'We can compete ... with anybody'
Facing its toughest test of the conference season Sunday, the No. 12 Michigan State men’s basketball team (16-2, 7-0 Big Ten) ...
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No. 12 Michigan State grinds out marquee win to remain alone atop Big Ten
It’s still only mid-January but a Michigan State team that entered the season unranked is atop the expanded Big Ten standings ...
Spartans' Izzo Putting Zero Value in Top-15 Ranking
The No. 12 Michigan State Spartans (15-2, 6-0) are off to their best start since 2019 and have quickly climbed the national rankings to being a top 15 team in t ...