The Spartans' win over Illinois bought breathing room against one of the Big Ten's most dangerous title contenders.

Michigan state jumped four spots following their win over Illinois and now sit at No. 8 overall, leading the Big Ten conference. Purdue is the closest Big Ten team, sitting at No. 11. Oregon fell to No. 15 following their loss to Purdue.

Alums, media and others across the college basketball landscape sounded off on the Spartans' win over the Illini

Stopping freshman phenom Kasparas Jakučionis is the biggest mission for No. 12 Michigan State basketball against No. 20 Illinois on Sunday.

After brief rough patches, the Michigan State and Michigan's women's basketball teams appear to be back on track.

A look at Michigan State's basketball game Sunday against Illinois – including matchup analysis, how to watch, the betting line, and a prediction.

It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with an Illinois-Michigan State prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Illinois-Michigan State. There is plenty of Big Ten college hoops on Sunday’s generally light slate.

Here are three bold predictions to keep an eye out for in the Illini-Spartans game: 1. Illinois will be outrebounded. The Illini might have a bit more size and a higher rebounding

We’re over halfway through January now and the Big Ten race is fully beginning to take shape. There’s a lot of ball left to go, but I pretty firmly believe that the team to win the title will be one of the current top four or so: Michigan State,