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Tom Izzo Breaks Down Michigan State’s Statement Win vs. Arkansas

In a battle between two legendary head coaches on Saturday, it was Michigan State's Tom Izzo who prevailed over Arkansas' John Calipari, as Izzo's Spartans won, 69-66.

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Michigan State tops No. 14 Arkansas 69-66 in matchup of Tom Izzo, John Calipari

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Tom Izzo: Michigan State basketball needs to sharpen up for John Calipari, Arkansas test

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Arkansas vs. Michigan State (Nov 8, 2025) Box Score - ESPN

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Michigan State basketball vs Arkansas live updates: Start time, TV channel for Izzo vs Cal

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Michigan State basketball gets first statement win of season vs Arkansas: Recap

Michigan State forced a timeout from Arkansas after a 7-1 that included multiple alley-oops and several great passes from Jeremy Fears Jr., who has seven assists with 16:28 remaining in the second ha...

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Michigan State stumbled into its best lineup vs Arkansas – and it's loaded with freshman

Maybe it was Tom Izzo's plan, maybe he stumbled into it. But big nights from Cam Ward and Jordan Scott lifted Michigan State basketball over Arkansas.

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Overheard in Michigan State’s locker room: Built like Adonis and a call from Tom Izzo’s mother

Despite some issues shooting the ball from range — which coach Tom Izzo is expecting a phone call from his 99-year-old mother Dorothy about — the Spartans passed by securing a 69-66 victory at Breslin Center Saturday night. Here are notable quotes from Izzo, Calipari and MSU’s players following the game:

How Tom Izzo Really Feels Following Michigan State’s Opening Win

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo is certainly not happy after his team's 80-69 victory against Colgate on Monday night. Izzo broke the

Michigan State basketball still has 2-guard questions: 'We gotta get our rotations down'

Kur Teng, Trey Fort and Jordan Scott all got time at 2-guard in Michigan State basketball's opener vs Colgate, a spot that's a concern for Tom Izzo.

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Why Michigan State values an early-season ranked win more than most

The Spartans got up for their first ranked matchup of the season against Arkansas and came away with a team victory.

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Freshmen Cam Ward, Jordan Scott arrive in Michigan State's big win over Arkansas

Cam Ward and Jordan Scott played leading roles in Michigan State's 69-66 win over Arkansas in their biggest test yet.

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No. 22 Michigan State tops No. 14 Arkansas 69-66 in matchup of Tom Izzo, John Calipari

Freshman Cam Ward had 18 points and 10 rebounds, Coen Carr scored 15 points and soared for seven rebounds and No. 22 Michigan State beat No. 14 Arkansas 69-66 in a matchup of Hall of Fame coaches.

No. 22 Michigan State takes down No. 14 Arkansas at the Breslin

Michigan State plays four preseason top 25 teams in the non-conference portion of its schedule, and on Saturday MSU passed the first test The No. 22-ranked Spartans took down No. 14 Arkansas, 69-66, to improve to 2-0 on the young season.