andrej stojakovic vs northwestern

Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic against Northwestern on February 4, 2026.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - #5 Illinois men's basketball will play in a top-10 road game for the third straight weekend as they head north to take on #10 Michigan State.

The Illini are on a 12-game win streak, which is the program's longest since opening the 2012-2013 season 12-0. It is the longest active winning streak in the Big 10. After a blowout win over rival Northwestern, the orange and blue are 20-3 overall and 11-1 in conference play.

Meanwhile, Michigan State is looking to bounce back after an upset loss on the road at Minnesota. The Spartans lead the series over Illinois 67-64. The last meeting between the two teams ended in a 79-65 Illini loss in Champaign.

Where to watch Illinois vs Michigan State:

When: Saturday, Feb. 7

Where: Breslin Center, East Lansing, Mich.

Time: 7 p.m. CT

Watch: FOX

Listen: Busey Bank Illini Sports Network, Varsity Network app, SiriusXM 208 or 195, SXM App

Stream: FUBO

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