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Senior Night in East Lansing.
February 18, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Michigan State dominated UCLA from start to finish Tuesday night as it marched to its 500th program win at the Breslin Center.

Another career-high stat for Jeremy Fears Jr. led the way for the Spartans.

Full game recap:
Michigan State overwhelms UCLA in rebounding for a big win at Breslin | Spartans Illustrated
Fueled by a dominant first half and yet another career night from Jeremy Fears Jr., the Spartans never let UCLA find rhythm in an 82–59 rout.
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February 18, 2026 at 4:43 AM
Michigan State baseball made a strong statement to begin the 2026 season with an opening-series win over No. 8 Louisville.

Read the series recap here, including quotes from Jake Boss Jr.:
Michigan State baseball opens 2026 season with a series win over No. 8 Louisville | Spartans Illustrated
The Spartans made an early statement by taking two out of three games over the top-10-ranked Cardinals.
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February 17, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Spartans host the Bruins tonight.
February 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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NEW EPISODE: After a tumultuous few weeks for Spartan basketball, Jonah and Abby give their pulse on where the team currently stands. They also look ahead to March to see how the committee might view Michigan State.

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February 17, 2026 at 3:15 AM
Game day in Ann Arbor.
February 15, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Spartans take on the Badgers tonight in Madison.
February 13, 2026 at 8:55 PM
After a rollercoaster week of Big Ten action, Michigan State still has a chance to sneak back into the conference race IF the Spartans can win out. Today, Dr. Green and White breaks down the odds and the possible paths to glory.
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A wild week of Big Ten action leaves the door cracked for a Spartan repeat | Spartans Illustrated
Illinois and Nebraska losses have opened up a new path for MSU to a possible Big Ten title
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February 13, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Prior to the thrilling overtime win over Illinois, MSU had not played well for almost two weeks. If it feels like happens almost every year, you not alone. Today, Dr. Green and White digs into the #math of the "Tom Izzo Bermuda Triangle."
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The annual Michigan State mid-season lull: quantifying the "Tom Izzo Bermuda Triangle" | Spartans Illustrated
Does it seem like the Spartans always drop a few games right in the middle of the Big Ten season? It is not just your imagination
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February 12, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Pink game tonight at 8 on Peacock.
February 11, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Following MSU's big overtime win over Illinois and the rest of the weekend's action, the Spartans Illustrated MSU and Big Ten Basketball Odds and Stats Tracker has been fully updated.

Check it out and stand by for more analysis latter.

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Michigan State and Big Ten Basketball Odds and Stats Tracker | Spartans Illustrated
This is your one-stop shop for all the data that you never knew you needed to understand the Big Ten race and MSU's place in it.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Behind the Scenes w/@davidharns.bsky.social: How and why Tom Izzo refused to take Dusty May’s bait during a week of manufactured drama. Here's a full breakdown of leadership, accountability, and how Tom Izzo wouldn't play along with Dusty May’s attempt to shape who Jeremy Fears is.
Behind the Scenes: How and why Tom Izzo refused to take Dusty May’s bait during a week of manufactured drama | Spartans Illustrated
Jeremy Fears was backed, then challenged, and - in the end - trusted by his coach
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February 8, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Jeremy Fears Jr played 42.5 minutes, scored 26 points, dished out 15 assists, made 12-13 free throws, pulled down three rebounds, and grabbed one steal in tonight's 85-82 victory over Illinois. Only two turnovers all night.
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February 8, 2026 at 4:26 AM
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Like clockwork, No. 10 Michigan State ends brief Big Ten slump with a win over No. 5 Illinois. The Spartans force overtime to send the Illini packing with an 85-82 V-4-MSU.

Jeremy Fears Jr. led scorers with 26 points and 15 assists.

Catch the game recap:
No. 10 Michigan State wins it 85-82 in overtime over No. 5 Illinois | Spartans Illustrated
The Spartans force overtime and outlast the Illini for a top five win that snaps a two-game losing streak.
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February 8, 2026 at 4:24 AM
Spartans host the Illini tonight at 8 on FOX.
February 7, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Spartans looks to split the series tonight in Detroit.
February 7, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Spartans take on the Nittany Lions at 1.
February 7, 2026 at 12:41 PM
MSU's loss to Minnesota most likely ended the Spartans' quest for back-to-back Big Ten titles. But the numbers still suggest that MSU can finish strong. Dr. Green and White provides some perspective and a glimpse at several bracket scenarios.
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After a disastrous night in Minneapolis, where do the Spartans stand in the Big Ten race and beyond? | Spartans Illustrated
While back-to-back loses in the heart of the Big Ten race were painful, Michigan State still has the potential to finish strong
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February 6, 2026 at 8:15 PM
No. 2 Spartans take on the No. 1 Wolverines tonight in Ann Arbor at 7 p.m. ET on FS1.
February 6, 2026 at 4:59 PM
The Michigan State and Big Ten odds and stats tracker has been updated to reflect the debacle in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
It's not good. That's obvious. But click below to see exactly how bad it is. More analysis is coming soon.
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Michigan State and Big Ten Basketball Odds and Stats Tracker | Spartans Illustrated
This is your one-stop shop for all the data that you never knew you needed to understand the Big Ten race and MSU's place in it.
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February 5, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Michigan State once again got off to a slow start and dug a hole from which they could not escape. MSU suffered its worst loss of the season, 76-73, at Minnesota. Any hopes of a back-to-back Big Ten title are now on life support.
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Another slow start dooms the Spartans on the road at Minnesota, 76-73 | Spartans Illustrated
The Spartans' hopes for back-to-back Big Ten titles took a major hit as MSU has now lost two straight
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February 5, 2026 at 3:52 AM
Michigan State drops its second-straight on the season with a turnover laden loss to Maryland Wednesday night in East Lansing.

Game recap:
No. 13 Michigan State drops home matchup to No. 22 Maryland | Spartans Illustrated
The Spartans suffered an upset loss to the Terrapins Wednesday night.
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February 5, 2026 at 2:41 AM
Michigan State is in Minneapolis to take on Minnesota at 7 p.m. ET on the B1G Network.
February 4, 2026 at 5:59 PM
The Spartans host the Terrapins tonight at 6:30 p.m. on B1G+.
February 4, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Michigan State is now a longshot to repeat as Big Ten Champs, but a path to glory still exists if MSU can right the ship quickly, starting with the next two games.

Dr. Green & White provides an update on MSU's Big Ten odds and most likely path.
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Following the loss to Michigan, the Spartans' path to a repeat has narrowed | Spartans Illustrated
Michigan State is now a longshot to repeat as Big Ten Champions, but a path to glory still exists as long as Izzo can right the ship quickly
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February 3, 2026 at 1:06 AM