Rutgers, Tom Izzo and Michigan State

Tom Izzo doesn't want Michigan State basketball to get 'fat and sassy' with win streak
Michigan State basketball won its 12th straight Saturday, 81-74 over Rutgers. So why is Tom Izzo worried? He knows what it takes to win the Big Ten.
Why Michigan State basketball's Tom Izzo is 'disappointed' despite win over Rutgers
Despite the Michigan State basketball team winning 12 straight games, Tom Izzo shares why he is "disappointed" with the team.
Michigan State Spartans Insider Podcast: Recapping Spartans' Win Over Rutgers
No. 8 Michigan State overcame factors that could have led to a trap game and ultimately defeated Rutgers, 81-74, to remain unbeaten in Big Ten play on Saturday.
Michigan State basketball takes down Rutgers at MSG
Michigan State basketball has not had their fair share of luck at Madison Square Garden, but on Saturday, their luck changed. The Spartans defeated Rutgers inside of MSG, 81-74. The Spartans played their type of game, and controlled the pace of play for the majority of the contest.
Big Ten basketball: Rutgers vs. Michigan State
Rutgers top freshmen Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey lead the Scarlet Knights against No. 8 Michigan State in Big Ten basketball action, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at Madison Square Garden. Harper suffered an apparent ankle injury and did not play much in the second half.
Tom Izzo, Michigan State basketball facing two nemeses: Rutgers and Madison Square Garden
Tom Izzo and No. 8 Michigan State basketball has two demons to try and conquer Saturday — a talented Rutgers squad and the Madison Square Garden aura.
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Michigan State basketball rides huge bench day to beat Rutgers, 81-74, stay perfect in B1G
The Spartans played lockdown defense and got a huge day from their bench to beat Rutgers at Madison Square Garden.
No. 8 Michigan State men’s basketball beats Rutgers 81-74 at Madison Square Garden and improves to 8-0 in conference play
NEW YORK. (WILX) - No. 8 Michigan State men’s basketball just continues to roll with the Spartans’ 12 straight victory with ...
No. 8 Michigan State Holds on to Secure 81-74 Victory Over Rutgers at MSG
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Michigan State men's basketball crack top 10 in Associated Press Top 25; Michigan slips
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Rutgers' Dylan Harper gets injury update after coming off bench vs. Michigan State
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