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.

The Spartans beat Rutgers for 12 straight wins Saturday at Madison Square Garden with big contributions from Jase Richardson and Coen Carr.

Columnist Graham Couch gives his initial thoughts on MSU's win Saturday over Rutgers at Madison Square Garden with three quick takes.

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.

The Spartans played lockdown defense and got a huge day from their bench to beat Rutgers at Madison Square Garden.

The No. 8 Michigan State Spartans travel to Madison Square Garden on Saturday afternoon to play the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. It is always an honor to play at th

Diehard fans and curious observers alike tuned into the monster matchup between Rutgers’ five-star freshmen and Michigan State, a top-10 team and undefeated Big Ten title contender. The Scarlet Knights’ first regular season game on CBS in 43 years had all the makings of an unforgettable afternoon in what was supposed to be the greatest season the program has ever had.

A look at MSU's basketball game Saturday against Rutgers at Madison Square Garden – including matchup analysis, TV, the betting line and a prediction.

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.

NEW YORK. (WILX) - No. 8 Michigan State men’s basketball just continues to roll with the Spartans’ 12 straight victory with an 81-74 win over Rutgers on Saturday afternoon. MSU now improves to 8-0 in conference play and remain at the top of the Big Ten standings.

A look at the best-attended Rutgers basketball games on record. Plus: Will Steve Pikiell go back to Madison Square Garden in the future?

No. 8 Michigan State has an exciting game coming up as the Spartans will be taking yet another trip to a neutral site. This time, Michiga