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Champions Classic: Kansas Jayhawks vs. Michigan State Spartans Game Thread

The Michigan State Spartans face off against the No. 3 Kansas Jayhawks tonight in the 11th annual Champions Classic. Tonight’s game marks the 15th all-time meeting between the two programs and fourth in the Champions Classic.

Series History

  • The series is currently tied between the two programs at 7-7.
  • The Spartans have the better head-to-head record in the Champions Classic, posting a 2-1 mark against the Jayhawks.
  • Tom Izzo is 5-4 in his career against Kansas, but is just 4-4 against Bill Self at the helm of the Jayhawks.