Tom Izzo, Illinois and Michigan State

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.
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 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.
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’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.
Watch Tom Izzo recaps MSU Basketball's 'crazy' win over Illinois
Michigan State overcame a poor start to knock off ranked foe Illinois from the Breslin Center. The Spartans won by the final score of 80-78.
Tom Izzo says Michigan State basketball has a problem despite 10th straight win
An incensed Tom Izzo called Michigan State basketball's second-half defensive issues "a problem" after surviving Penn State for a 10th straight win.
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.
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 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.
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
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Tom Izzo: Michigan State basketball returns 'with a sense of purpose' from Christmas break
EAST LANSING — Maybe it was the four-day Christmas break spent with his granddaughter, which Tom Izzo called “one ... power” to focus fully on Michigan State basketball’s players and ...
BREAKING: Spartans Check in as Top-10 Ranked Team
The No. 8 Michigan State Spartans (16-2, 7-0) made a big statement this past weekend and were rewarded for it in the Associated Press national rankings to start ...
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An Excellent College Basketball Weekend Shakes Up The Ap Top 25 Poll
The new AP poll for college basketball was released Monday afternoon, significantly changing the top 10 as we enter a new ...
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Michigan State basketball continues to impress Tom Izzo. But you know he's not relaxing
Even with a 23-point first-half lead, in front of a large contingent of Michigan State basketball fans filling Welsh-Ryan Arena, Tom ... Spartans would respond to that response. The result ...
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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 ...
Spartans' Izzo Praises Entire Team: 'Everybody Did Their Thing'
The Michigan State Spartans came out victorious at home on Sunday afternoon over a very good Illinois Fighting Illini team ...
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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 ...
Bracketology: Predicting NCAA Tournament field - Is Alabama a basketball school?
An update set of Bracketology projections, plus an extended look at whether the Alabama Crimson Tide can shed their 'football ...