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Nebraska Fans Storming the Court? Michigan State’s Tom Izzo: ‘Absolutely loved it'

Michigan State’s Tom Izzo has been the Spartans’ men’s basketball coach for 31 years. He’s coached 1,054 games. He’s seen it all … and then some. Izzo has enjoyed such success that his Spartans are nearly always the favorite, no matter the opponent.

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Michigan State’s Paul Davis issues apology after getting Tom Izzo boot from USC game

On Monday, No. 12 Michigan State came out ready to play and destroyed USC 80-51. However, the game was disrupted when head coach Tom Izzo had former player Paul Davis ejected from the stands for calling out the referees.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 7

MSU's Davis Apologizes For Inappropriate Comment to Official

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- Former Michigan State basketball star Paul Davis screwed up big-time on Monday during the Spartans' game against USC. Things had been moving along relatively smoothly during the Spartans' eventual 80-51 victory , but referee Jeffrey Anderson stopped the game mid-play to point out somebody in the crowd and have them removed.

College Basketball News / Hardwood Heroics / January 6

'What He Said, You Should Never Say Anywhere': Tom Izzo Vents Frustration Over Paul Davis’ Ejection-Worthy Rant from the Stands (Video)

Michigan State faced off against Southern California at the Breslin Center in which they won 80-51. The thrilling match was full of exciting moments, but a peculiar incident has made the rounds on social media regarding former NBA player Paul Davis.

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / January 6

Tom Izzo berates former Michigan State star and has him ejected from game against USC

Tom Izzo was not messing around Monday when one of his former Michigan State stars was being an unruly member of the crowd. The Spartans hosted the USC Trojans during the annual Izzone Alumni Night at Breslin Center in East Lansing, Mich.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 5

3 Predictions for Michigan State Basketball vs. USC

Michigan State needs this one. Teams do not get many mulligans in their quest for a Big Ten title. MSU only dropped three of its 20 conference games last year, but the target record to have a good shot is usually 15-5 or 16-4.

College Basketball News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 5

How Tom Izzo and the Hoibergs Turned a Special Game Into a Moment to Remember

There has been a lot said about Nebraska’s 58-56 upset win over No. 9 Michigan State this past Friday. Most of the talk has rightfully been about what actually happened on the court.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 4

Why MSU's Izzo says he 'Loved' Nebraska's Court Storm Friday

Fans do not storm the playing surface after beating a team that they think is bad. After ninth-ranked Michigan State fell at No. 13 Nebraska on Friday night, 58-56 , Cornhuskers fans took to the court to celebrate.

College Basketball News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / January 3

Big Ten Rankings: Illinois and Nebraska Inching Up, Michigan Cementing No. 1

The Big Ten returned to league play Friday – and it arrived with a bang. In Lincoln, Nebraska, there was a top-15 showdown that pitted an undefeated Cornhuskers club against the mighty Tom Izzo and Michigan State.

College Basketball News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 3

Not Bad for a State With 'Not a Lot Else to Do': Nebraska Beats No. 9 Michigan State

It’s a bit of a blessing and a curse for a program to have a first-ballot Hall of Fame coach. Michigan State's Tom Izzo has won enough championships and seen all there is to see in his sport, so he's certainly earned the right to speak his mind a bit more than most.

College Basketball News / Hurrdat Sports / January 3

No. 13 Nebraska Men’s Basketball Extends Winning Streak, Beats No. 9 Michigan State

If living up to the hype is a thing, the No. 13 Nebraska men’s basketball 58-56 win over No. 9 Michigan State surely did. The win improved Nebraska to 2-0 in ranked-versus-ranked home matchups in school history with the other one coming on March 3, 1991, when No.

College Basketball News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 2

Tom Izzo Has Seen It All, But Lincoln Still Has His Attention

It goes without saying that the Husker men’s basketball team has all the respect in the world for their next opponent. They kind of have to, considering Michigan State absolutely pummeled Nebraska last season, beating them 89-52.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 1

MSU's Izzo Anticipating Tough Test on Road vs. Unbeaten Nebraska

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- It was difficult to hear oneself think at times during Michigan State's Wednesday afternoon practice. The ninth-ranked Spartans were blasting crowd noise in anticipation of a raucous environment in Lincoln against Nebraska on Friday night (9 p.m.

Colorado Buffaloes News / BuffZone / December 31

Colorado coach Tad Boyle sounds off on proliferation of pros in NCAA basketball

Not long after his team suffered a humbling defeat, Tad Boyle received a call from a tried and true colleague in the coaching profession. Tom Izzo wasn’t calling to offer condolences, even after the Colorado men’s basketball team suffered a deflating loss against Northern Colorado.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 30

Baylor’s Drew Responds to Izzo’s Comments on NBA Draft Addition

Tom Izzo definitely wasn't lying. Michigan State's head coach said on Saturday that he would be calling Baylor head coach Scott Drew. Why? The Bears recently signed NBA draft pick James Nnaji to their roster as a midseason addition.

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College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 29

MSU's Izzo has Optimism Despite Sluggish Defensive Day vs. Cornell

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- It seemed like Tom Izzo was going to have, well, a Tom Izzo postgame press conference. No. 9 Michigan State had just beaten Cornell , 114-97 , but that second number is the type of thing that drives Izzo up the wall.

College Basketball News / 5 GOATs / December 29

National Title Odds: Ranking Top 25 betting favorites after Week 7 of college basketball

The latest national title odds in college basketball are in after Week 7 of the regular season. All odds are courtesy of BetMGM. We are a third of the way through the season so far as we get set for the post-Christmas break and the calendar year of 2026.

College Basketball News / FOX Sports / December 28

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College Basketball News / Heartland College Sports / December 28

Tim Izzo Calls Out Scott Drew Over NBA Player Signing

Tom Izzo didn’t hold back when asked about Baylor’s newest addition, and honestly, it was kind of wild to hear. The longtime Michigan State head coach was asked about Baylor signing James Nnaji, the 7-foot center who was the 31st pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, and he didn’t even pretend to be cool with it.

MSU's Izzo Speaks Honestly on Baylor Adding NBA Draft Pick James Nnaji

Tom Izzo never shies away from sharing his opinion. This situation, especially, was no different. The college basketball scene has been shaken up again.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 28

No. 9 Michigan State wary of 3-point launching Cornell

Ninth-ranked Michigan State is looking for improvement when it faces long-distance heaving Cornell on Monday night at East Lansing, Mich. The Spartans (11-1) have a stellar record, but coach Tom Izzo would like to see an upgrade to his team's caliber of play.

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / December 27

Tom Izzo criticizes system that let Baylor add former draft pick

Tom Izzo criticizes absurd system that allowed Baylor to add former NBA Draft pick James Nnaji: 'Shame on the NCAA, shame on the coaches'

Izzo is very much a traditionalist, and unsurprisingly, he was staunchly opposed to the move.

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College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / December 13

Tom Izzo credits reporter before getting 100% real on Michigan State layup woes

Michigan State basketball head coach Tom Izzo called out an “impressive” feat Saturday. But after what became an unimpressive afternoon for his team against Penn State.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 12

Michigan State's Tom Izzo now highest-paid Big Ten coach

Michigan State made Tom Izzo the highest-paid basketball coach in the Big Ten on Friday, boosting his annual salary to about $7.2 million. The school's board of trustees approved the $1 million raise in Izzo's five-year contract, which automatically renews annually.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 12

After late collapse vs. Duke, 9 Michigan State takes on Penn State

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo was hot after Duke handed the Spartans their first loss of the season. "There were coverages that we just didn't do, and those are effort-related and intelligence-related, not skill-related," Izzo said in part.

Michigan State Spartans News / Yardbarker / December 2

Izzo gives thoughts on supporting Fitzgerald at Michigan State

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Tom Izzo has been with the Michigan State Spartans for a long time. He was hired as the head basketball coach in 1995 and has been a Spartan ever since, as he's carved out a legendary coaching career.

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College Basketball News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 1

Iowa HC Applauds Michigan State Ahead of Ranked Duel

The Iowa Hawkeyes, as they continue to make a strong case for a ranking in the AP Poll of their own, are gearing up to enter a matchup with their first ranked opponent of the 2025-26 season.