Tom Izzo, Illinois and Michigan State

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 Spartans passed the
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.
Michigan State edges Illinois at home: Tom Izzo gives his assessment of Spartans' 11th win in a row
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo breaks down how the Spartans topped Illinois by two at home in a top-25 matchup on Sunday.
WATCH: Michigan State's Tom Izzo Reflects on Penn State, Looks Ahead to No. 19 Illinois
No. 12 Michigan State is heading into what will likely be its toughest conference game yet when it hosts No. 19 Illinois on Sunday.
Tom Izzo reveals Michigan State basketball's battle cry that sure is working
As Michigan State basketball enjoys its eight-game win streak heading to Northwestern on Sunday, senior Frankie Fidler's struggles continue.
Michigan State basketball continues to impress Tom Izzo. But you know he's not relaxing
It was a ninth straight win and fifth in a row to open Big Ten play as No. 14 Michigan State basketball beat Northwestern but showed some flaws late.
WATCH: Michigan State's Tom Izzo Reflects on Win Over Northwestern, Looks Ahead to Penn State
EAST LANSING, Mich. No. 12 Michigan State extended its perfect Big Ten record to 5-0 on Sunday when it bested Northwestern, 78-68, on the road. The Spartans hel
Tom Izzo alarmed with defense after No. 12 Michigan State basketball's 10th straight win
Tom Izzo called Michigan State basketball's continued second-half defensive issues "a problem" after an 90-85 win over Penn State on Jan. 15, 2025.
Tom Izzo on Michigan State's 90-85 victory against Penn State.
Tom Izzo on Michigan State's 90-85 victory against Penn State.
Michigan State edges Illinois for 11th straight win
Tom Izzo called Illinois the best team in the Big Ten. There was evidence to support that claim on Sunday but his Spartans made a case as well in a back-and-forth, top-25 matchup at the Breslin Center.
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.
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Something is brewing within Michigan State basketball. And it feels a lot like it used to
Tom Izzo could only smile and chuckle, shaking his head admiringly, after watching his Michigan State Spartans lay it all on the floor vs Illinois.
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Tom Izzo says Michigan State basketball has a problem despite 10th straight win
EAST LANSING — Tom Izzo arrived to his postgame news conference heated. Never mind No. 12 Michigan State basketball’s 10th straight win. Or the Spartans’ sixth in a row to open Big Ten play.
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Overheard inside Michigan State’s locker room: The good old days and intimate conversations
Michigan State's Jase Richardson (11), Frankie Fidler (8), Jaden Akins (3), and Tre Holloman (5) celebrate after defeating ...
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As No. 14 Michigan State basketball heads to Northwestern, Tom Izzo unsure of Big Ten race
EAST LANSING — The quarter pole of the 20-game Big Ten season for Michigan State basketball arrives Sunday. And Tom Izzo still is not sure what to make of his team’s hot start — as well as ...
Izzo Frustrated With Spartans' Defensive Effort Against Penn State
The No. 12 Michigan State Spartans (15-2, 6-0) picked up another clutch conference win on Wednesday night, earning a thrilling 90-85 victory over the Penn State ...
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Tom Izzo calls out 'screwed up society' for contributing to Jeremy Fears technical
Following the game, Tom Izzo shared some of his thoughts on the technical foul, explaining that he needs to get his message ...