"Michigan State won its most recent game versus Rutgers, 88-79 in OT, on Tuesday. Jeremy Fears Jr. starred with 29 points, plus four boards and nine assists. In its previous game, Michigan beat Nebraska on Tuesday, 75-72. Its leading scorer was Morez Johnson Jr. with 17 points. When is Michigan State vs. Michigan and when does it start? This contest between the Spartans and Wolverines will begin on Friday, January 30, 2026. Expect to see the opening tip at 8 p.m. ET."
"Michigan State's +336 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 16 points per game) is a result of scoring 79.5 points per game (114th in college basketball) while giving up 63.5 per outing (sixth in college basketball). The Spartans put up 10.7 more points than the Wolverines give up (68.8). Michigan State connects on 7.6 three-pointers per game (208th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 7.9 on average."
Michigan State (19-2, 9-1 Big Ten) hosts Michigan (19-1, 9-1 Big Ten) on Friday, January 30, 2026 at Jack Breslin Student Events Center with an 8 p.m. ET tip. The Spartans carry a seven-game winning streak after an 88-79 OT victory over Rutgers, led by Jeremy Fears Jr.'s 29 points, four rebounds and nine assists. The Wolverines have won five straight, beating Nebraska 75-72 with Morez Johnson Jr. scoring 17. Michigan State averages 79.5 points and allows 63.5 points per game, outscoring opponents by 16, and performs better offensively at home (81.4) than away (73.6).
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