Tom Izzo deflected credit for his all-time BIg Ten wins record, but The Big Ten College Countdown Crew explains why the coach brings special qualities of his own.

When Michigan State defeated Illinois Saturday, Tom Izzo added to his lengthy resume, winning his record 354th Big Ten game. He surpassed former Indiana coach Bob Knight.

Nicole Auerbach explains what makes Izzo such a great basketball coach and singular figure in the sport's history.

It was a fun weekend for Michigan State men's basketball, but it's time to lock back in. The Spartans came from behind to conquer Illinoi ...

Tom Izzo broke the record for career Big Ten wins Saturday, but how No. 11 Michigan State basketball pulled off a win at Illinois defines his program.

The Illinois basketball program did not have a great evening on Saturday at State Farm Center. Illinois basketball received ...

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo finally clinched the record for most conference wins by a Big Ten head coach with his team's 79-65 road win ove ...

No. 11 Michigan State conquered Illinois in Champaign on Saturday, downing the Fighting Illini, 79-65, to earn Coach Tom Izzo ...

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