AJ Hoggard had nine points, five rebounds, six assists, four steals and zero turnovers in 25 minutes.

Mady Sissoko had three points and seven rebounds in 20 minutes of play.

Michigan State and Illinois both enter with two-game losing streaks. Which team will get back on track? Check out our picks and let us know your thoughts!

Michigan State has a 5 game win streak heading into their series with Notre Dame. Catch the preview below here and I will use this as a game thread for the weekend!

What if someone took The Tommy Love Story and added some Bear Bryant fiction and the fairytale caught on with the media to spread nationally? Would Tommy Love be as well-known as Sam Cunningham, the beneficiary of a fabricated Bear Bryant story? That’s the question I raise here after reading – of all books – Al Pacino’s memoir. Read on and you’ll see what I mean.

I cite a national name saying his young audience wouldn't understand Duffy Daugherty's story. Other editors agreed Bear Bryant gets too much credit, but they don't apparently are afraid to take on his legacy. As a consequence, Duffy's true story remains lost in the shadows of Bear Bryant fiction.

The Tommy Love Story is compelling, but ESPN, Sports Illustrated, HBO, Showtime et al aren't buying without adding a Bear Bryant myth - Tom Shanahan Report


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Nick Marsh and Courtney Hawkins spoke to the media following the Spartans’ bye week/ahead of Illinois.

“It’s going to take everyone on our football team to pitch in and give energy so we can win out the rest of the season.”