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It's always special when Michigan State and Michigan face off on the hardwood, but Friday's game will be unique in the long-running rivalry.
With the Wolverines at No. 3 in this week's Associated Press poll and the Spartans at No. 7, it's the highest combined ranking for the two teams in a head-to-head meeting. The previous high point came in February 2013, when No. 8 MSU upset No. 4 U-M.
Both teams enter this game flying high after comeback wins Tuesday night. The Wolverines (19-1) rallied from an eight-point second-half deficit to hand No. 5 Nebraska its first loss, while the Spartans (19-2) trailed for the entire second half at Rutgers before tying the game with 11 seconds left and winning in overtime.
Who will maintain that momentum Friday against their arch-rival? Here's how to tune in and watch all the action.
What channel is Michigan State vs. Michigan on?
- TV channel: Fox
- Live stream: DIRECTV
Michigan State vs. Michigan will be broadcast by Fox. Fans can stream the game live via DIRECTV.
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What time is Michigan State vs. Michigan today?
- Date: Friday, Jan. 30
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
The Spartans and Wolverines are set to tip off at 8 p.m. ET on Friday. The game will be played at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
Michigan State vs. Michigan radio coverage
- Radio station: SiriusXM channels 84, 195
You can listen to Michigan State vs. Michigan live on SiriusXM. Coverage will be available on channel 84 (Michigan State broadcast) or channel 195 (Michigan broadcast) for those listening in vehicles.
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Michigan State men's basketball schedule 2025-26
Here are the Spartans' next five games:
| Feb. 4 | at Minnesota | 7 p.m. |
| Feb. 7 | vs. Illinois | 8 p.m. |
| Feb. 13 | at Wisconsin | 8 p.m. |
| Feb. 17 | vs. UCLA | 8:30 p.m. |
| Feb. 22 | vs. Ohio State | 1 p.m. |
Michigan men's basketball schedule 2025-26
Here is the upcoming schedule for the Wolverines:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
| Feb. 5 | vs. Penn State | 6:30 p.m. |
| Feb. 8 | at Ohio State | 1 p.m. |
| Feb. 11 | at Northwestern | 8:30 p.m. |
| Feb. 14 | vs. UCLA | 1 p.m. |
| Feb. 17 | at Purdue | 6:30 p.m. |
College basketball Top 25 rankings
Associated Press poll as of Jan. 26
- Arizona
- UConn
- Michigan
- Duke
- Nebraska
- Gonzaga
- Michigan State
- Iowa State
- Illinois
- Houston
- Texas Tech
- Purdue
- BYU
- Kansas
- Arkansas
- North Carolina
- Virginia
- Vanderbilt
- Florida
- Louisville
- Saint Louis
- Clemson
- Alabama
- Miami (OH)
- St. John's
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