Michigan Wolverines hockey and the Michigan State Spartans will be dueling in a two-game weekend series.

The No. 5 Illinois Fighting Illini take on the No. 10 Michigan State Spartans. The teams play Saturday for the first time this season.

First place in the Big Ten. National positioning. A sold-out Yost Ice Arena. A neutral-site showdown in Detroit. And for the first time ever, the two most recognizable brands in the state share the top two spots in the polls.

MINNEAPOLIS – Tom Izzo promised a change and it wasn’t difficult to read between the lines. In one of the least-surprising developments, freshman Jordan Scott made his first career start for Michigan State in Wednesday’s 76-73 loss at Minnesota.

Penn State hosts the No. 12 Michigan State Spartans after Kiyomi McMiller scored 30 points in Penn State's 85-82 win over the Purdue Boilermakers.

Check out the best moments from this Big Ten clash between the No. 10 Michigan State Spartans and the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

The two top 10 teams and in-state rivals face off on Friday night in one of the biggest games on the Big Ten calendar.

Here are three takeaways on the Spartans' finalized 2026 recruiting class plus a quick look ahead to the 2027 class

The No. 3 Michigan Wolverines will host their rival, the Ohio State Buckeyes, in primetime tonight at the Crisler Center. Fans can catch the must-see conference matchup on Fox at 8 p.m. ET, with streaming options available through Fubo,