Big Ten heavyweights clash in a top-25 showdown as No. 12 Michigan State hosts No. 19 Illinois on Sunday afternoon.
The Spartans (15-2) are riding a 10-game winning streak for the first time since the 2018-19 season, when they advanced all the way to the Final Four. Tom Izzo's team is deep and versatile, touting a 10-man rotation with senior guard Jaden Akins — 14.2 points per game — at the forefront.
Meanwhile, the Fighting Illini (13-4) are coming off a domineering, 25-point road victory over Indiana. Freshman standout Kasparas Jakucionis returned from a two-game absence and poured in 21 points, his 10th consecutive game scoring in double figures.
The last seven meetings between Michigan State and Illinois have been decided by single digits.
Here is everything that you need to know about Michigan State vs. Illinois today, including TV and live stream information.
What channel is Michigan State vs. Illinois on today?
- TV channel: CBS
- Live stream: Fubo, Paramount+
Michigan State vs. Illinois will air live on CBS and can be streamed with Paramount+.
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Michigan State vs. Illinois start time
- Date: Sunday, Jan. 19
- Time: Noon ET
Tip-off for Michigan State vs. Illinois is slated for noon ET on Sunday, Jan. 19.
The game will be played at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, Michigan.
Michigan State vs. Illinois radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM
Listen to Michigan State vs. Illinois live with SiriusXM.
The Michigan State broadcast will air on channel 196, with the Illinois radio call to play on channel 197.
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Michigan State basketball schedule 2024-25
Here are the next five games for the Spartans:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 19 | vs Illinois | 12 p.m. |
| Jan. 25 | at Rutgers | 1:30 p.m. |
| Jan. 28 | vs Minnesota | 8 p.m. |
| Feb. 1 | at USC | 4:30 p.m. |
| Feb. 4 | at UCLA | 10 p.m. |
Illinois basketball schedule 2024-25
Here are the next five games for the Fighting Illini:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 19 | at Michigan State | 12 p.m. |
| Jan. 23 | vs Maryland | 9 p.m. |
| Jan. 26 | vs Northwestern | 3 p.m. |
| Jan. 30 | at Nebraska | 8:30 p.m. |
| Feb. 2 | vs Ohio State | 1 p.m. |
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