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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 30: Johni Broome #4 of the Auburn Tigers shoots the ball against Carson Cooper #15 of the Michigan State Spartans during the first half in the South Regional Elite Eight round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at State Farm Arena on March 30, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

Michigan State basketball’s title hopes evaporate as Broome, Auburn soar to Final Four in impressive win

Read full article: Michigan State basketball’s title hopes evaporate as Broome, Auburn soar to Final Four in impressive win

The No. 2 seed Michigan State Spartans have been eliminated by No. 1 seed Auburn 70-64 in the Elite 8 inside State Farm Arena.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 28: Coen Carr #55 of the Michigan State Spartans dunks the ball against the Ole Miss Rebels during the second half in the South Regional Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at State Farm Arena on March 28, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

Michigan State basketball punches ticket to Elite 8 with tough victory over Ole Miss

Read full article: Michigan State basketball punches ticket to Elite 8 with tough victory over Ole Miss

The No. 2 seed Michigan State Spartans staved off elimination and are going to the Elite 8 after defeating the No. 6 seed Ole Miss Rebels 73-70 in the Sweet 16.

EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN - MARCH 09: Jaden Akins #3 of the Michigan State Spartans attempts a reverse layup against Vladislav Goldin #50 of the Michigan Wolverines during the second half of a college basketball game at Breslin Center on March 09, 2025 in East Lansing, Michigan. The Michigan State Spartans won the game 79-62. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)

What battle for Final Four spot would mean for Michigan-Michigan State basketball rivalry

Read full article: What battle for Final Four spot would mean for Michigan-Michigan State basketball rivalry

History is on the line for the Michigan State Spartans, led by Naismith Basketball Hall-of-Fame head coach Tom Izzo, and the Michigan Wolverines, led by Dusty May, if they can clinch a Final Four spot.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - MARCH 23: Jeremy Fears Jr. #1 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates a basket against the New Mexico Lobos during the second half in the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on March 23, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)

This viral post will make you appreciate Michigan State’s Sweet 16 team even more

Read full article: This viral post will make you appreciate Michigan State’s Sweet 16 team even more

A viral social media post is highlighting how much college basketball has changed, and it will really make you appreciate how Michigan State built its Sweet 16 team.

EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN - MARCH 9: Tre Holloman #5 of the Michigan State Spartans reacts after a shoving match with Phat Phat Brooks #8 of the Michigan Wolverines during the second half at Breslin Center on March 9, 2025 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Would Elite 8 matchup be biggest Michigan vs. Michigan State basketball game ever?

Read full article: Would Elite 8 matchup be biggest Michigan vs. Michigan State basketball game ever?

The Michigan Wolverines, led by head coach Dusty May, and the Michigan State Spartans, led by Tom Izzo, are on a collision course. They may meet in the Elite 8 in Atlanta, bringing potential fireworks nationwide.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - MARCH 23: Tre Holloman #5 of the Michigan State Spartans drives to the basket against Filip Borovicanin #8 of the New Mexico Lobos during the first half in the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on March 23, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)

4 standout storylines after Michigan State punches ticket to Sweet 16 with win over New Mexico

Read full article: 4 standout storylines after Michigan State punches ticket to Sweet 16 with win over New Mexico

From the fast pace of play to a stressful come-back, the Spartans sweated out a win against New Mexico in the Round of 32.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - MARCH 23: Tre Holloman #5 of the Michigan State Spartans drives to the basket against Filip Borovicanin #8 of the New Mexico Lobos during the first half in the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on March 23, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)

Michigan State beats New Mexico in second round to advance to Sweet 16

Read full article: Michigan State beats New Mexico in second round to advance to Sweet 16

Michigan State knocked off No. 10 seed New Mexico in the second round of the NCAA Tournament to advance to the Sweet 16.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - MARCH 21: Tre Holloman #5 of the Michigan State Spartans drives to the basket against Rafael Pinzon #24 of the Bryant University Bulldogs during the second half in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on March 21, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)

4 takeaways from Michigan State basketball’s win over Bryant

Read full article: 4 takeaways from Michigan State basketball’s win over Bryant

To start the game, the team making its second-ever appearance in the NCAA Tournament went toe-to-toe with the No. 2 seed.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - MARCH 21: Coen Carr #55 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates after his basket with Tre Holloman #5 and Jeremy Fears Jr. #1 during the first half against the Bryant University Bulldogs in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on March 21, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)

Michigan State basketball stomps Bryant to advance to second round of NCAA Tournament

Read full article: Michigan State basketball stomps Bryant to advance to second round of NCAA Tournament

Michigan State basketball blew past No. 15 seed Bryant to advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Wisconsin guard John Tonje (9) shoots on Michigan State forward Coen Carr (55) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

John Tonje dominates as Wisconsin stuns Michigan State basketball in Big Ten Tournament semifinals

Read full article: John Tonje dominates as Wisconsin stuns Michigan State basketball in Big Ten Tournament semifinals

The No. 1 seeded Michigan State Spartans got upset by the No. 5 seeded Wisconsin Badgers 77-74, snapping their eight-game winning streak in the semifinals of the Big Ten Tournament.

Michigan State guard Jaden Akins (3) looks to dunk on Oregon guard Keeshawn Barthelemy (9) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Michigan State basketball surges past Oregon to secure Big Ten Tournament semi-final spot

Read full article: Michigan State basketball surges past Oregon to secure Big Ten Tournament semi-final spot

The Big Ten Tournament’s No. 1 seeded Michigan State Spartans outmanned the No. 8 seeded Oregon Ducks 74-64 to advance to the semi-finals.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 04: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans talks with Jeremy Fears Jr. #1 in the second half against the UCLA Bruins at UCLA Pauley Pavilion on February 04, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

Tom Izzo talks shooting struggles, turnovers following Michigan State Spartans’ 2-game losing streak

Read full article: Tom Izzo talks shooting struggles, turnovers following Michigan State Spartans’ 2-game losing streak

With two wins, the Michigan State Spartans could have made Tom Izzo the winningest head coach in the conference’s history but instead flew back to East Lansing with their first losing streak of the season.

EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 28: Tre Holloman #5 of the Michigan State Spartans starts the fast break during the first half of a college basketball game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Breslin Center on January 28, 2025 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)

Michigan State remains last undefeated team in Big Ten play with 13th-straight win

Read full article: Michigan State remains last undefeated team in Big Ten play with 13th-straight win

The train that is Michigan State men’s basketball kept rolling with another impressive win on Tuesday night.

Washington Commanders fans cheer during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

‘We want Detroit’: Washington Commanders fans call out Lions after stunning win vs. Buccaneers

Read full article: ‘We want Detroit’: Washington Commanders fans call out Lions after stunning win vs. Buccaneers

After upsetting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-20, fans of the No. 6 seeded Washington Commanders took to the concourse of Raymond James Stadium to call out the Detroit Lions ahead of their Divisional Round matchup.

Michigan State quarterback Aidan Chiles, bottom, falls as Michigan defensive end Josaiah Stewart topples over him in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)

‘Put the fries in the bag, bro’: Michigan football makes history in Michigan State rivalry showdown

Read full article: ‘Put the fries in the bag, bro’: Michigan football makes history in Michigan State rivalry showdown

Michigan Wolverines leader Sherrone Moore made history by becoming the first head coach to beat the Michigan State Spartans in his first game of the in-state rivalry since Bennie Oosterbaan in 1948, thanks to a fourth down stop.

Armorion Smith, an NCAA football player at Michigan State, takes a moment by himself at home in Lansing, Mich., Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Michigan State football player Armorion Smith heads household with 5 siblings after mother’s death

Read full article: Michigan State football player Armorion Smith heads household with 5 siblings after mother’s death

The Michigan State defensive back has a lot on his plate, more than most college students and certainly more than most student-athletes.

Michigan State quarterback Aidan Chiles (2) hands the ball off to running back Kay'Ron Lynch-Adams (15) during the second half of an NCAA football game against Maryland , Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Chiles, Brantley lead Michigan State to 40-0 win over Prairie View A&M

Read full article: Chiles, Brantley lead Michigan State to 40-0 win over Prairie View A&M

Aidan Chiles ran for a touchdown and threw for another, and Charles Brantley returned an interception a school-record 100 yards Saturday as Michigan State beat Football Championship Subdivision program Prairie View A&M 40-0.

Michigan State place kicker Jonathan Kim (97) makes the game-winning field goal against the Maryland during the second half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Michigan State beats Maryland 27-24 on Jonathan Kim's late field goal

Read full article: Michigan State beats Maryland 27-24 on Jonathan Kim's late field goal

Jonathan Kim converted a 37-yard field goal with one second left to give Michigan State a 27-24 victory over Maryland in the Big Ten opener for both teams on Saturday.

FILE - Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker speaks during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days at Lucas Oil Stadium, Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Indianapolis. ichigan State athletic director Alan Haller has informed suspended football coach Mel Tucker he is being fired for cause without compensation for his conduct with activist and rape survivor Brenda Tracy. The notice provides Tucker with seven calendar days to respond and present reasons to me and the interim president as to why he should not be terminated for cause, Haller said in a statement sent by the school on Monday, Sept. 18.(AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

Former football coach Mel Tucker sues Michigan State over firing

Read full article: Former football coach Mel Tucker sues Michigan State over firing

Former head football coach Mel Tucker is suing Michigan State University over his firing.

Oakland players celebrate after defeating Kentucky in a college basketball game in the first round of the men's NCAA tournament Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Michigan State, Oakland enter next round of NCAA Tournament: Game times, TV info, more

Read full article: Michigan State, Oakland enter next round of NCAA Tournament: Game times, TV info, more

The Spartans and the Golden Grizzlies have advanced into the second round of the 2024 NCAA men’s basketball tournament.

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo gestures toward the team bench during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Purdue in the quarterfinal of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Friday, March 15, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

March Madness: Tip off times, TV info for Michigan State, Oakland first round games

Read full article: March Madness: Tip off times, TV info for Michigan State, Oakland first round games

Two Michigan schools will represent the state in the 2024 NCAA men’s basketball tournament.

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo gestures toward the team bench during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Purdue in the quarterfinal of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Friday, March 15, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

March Madness 2024: First round matchups set for Michigan State, Oakland

Read full article: March Madness 2024: First round matchups set for Michigan State, Oakland

Two Michigan schools will represent the state in the 2024 NCAA men’s basketball tournament.

Michigan State guard A.J. Hoggard (11) shoots ahead of Minnesota guard Elijah Hawkins (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Thursday, March 14, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Hoggard, Walker lead a late charge as Michigan State beats Minnesota 77-67 in Big Ten Tournament

Read full article: Hoggard, Walker lead a late charge as Michigan State beats Minnesota 77-67 in Big Ten Tournament

A.J. Hoggard scored 17 points on 6-of-6 shooting, Tyson Walker added 15 points and No. 8 seed Michigan State beat No. 9 seed Minnesota 77-67 on Thursday in the second round of the Big Ten Conference Tournament.