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 guard Jase Richardson has been one of the best freshmen in the Big Ten this season. On Sunday, the Spartans will host the Illinois Fighting Illini, headlined by freshman star Kasparas Jakuciones,

Columnist Graham Couch gives his thoughts on Michigan State's performance Wednesday night in a narrow victory over Penn State with three quick takes.

Michigan is coming off a series split at Notre Dame last week and is 3-5 in its last eight games after posting a 7-1 record in November, including a sweep at Boston University. The Wolverines are led in scoring by freshman forward Michael Hage, who has 11 goals and 13 assists, as one of eight players with double-figure points.

The redshirt freshman has made an incredible recovery from being shot in the thigh in 2023 and has been one of the standouts on a 15-2 Spartans team.

No. 22-ranked Spartans had three players score in double figures while picking up 70-60 road win over Scarlet Knights.

Although the Detroit Lions have a huge matchup against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, they're also aware of a big matchup set to occur on Monday in the

No. 19 Illinois is traveling to face No. 12 Michigan State in East Lansing. The Spartans will be favored, but the Illini are the hottest team in the Big Ten with dominating wins over Indiana, Penn State and Oregon.

Check out the greatest moments and plays in this matchup between the Penn State Nittany Lions and the Michigan State Spartans.

Frankie Fidler had a season-high 18 points and Jaden Akins scored 16, leading No. 12 Michigan State to a 90-85 victory over Penn State on Wednesday night. The Spartans (15-2, 6-0 Big Ten) have won 10 straight for the first time since the 2018-19 season,

Michigan forward Garrett Schifsky scored the game-winner in overtime as the No. 10 Wolverines edged No. 1 MSU in their first meeting of the season.