With Thursday's 110-69 win over Penn State, Michigan set a new mark for the best 22-game record in program history at 21-1.

The Illini are aiming to win another game in hostile territory, this time against the Spartans in East Lansing, Michigan

MINNEAPOLIS – Michigan State’s second straight loss may also include a major hit to the lineup. Sophomore guard Divine Ugochukwu suffered a left foot injury in the first half of Wednesday’s 76-73 loss at Minnesota and it’s unclear how long he’ll be out.

Michigan star forward Yaxel Lendeborg led the charge by finishing with 26 points and 12 rebounds. The former UAB star recorded his fourth double-double of the season in the victory, while fellow transfer guard Elliot Cadeau scored nine of his 17 points in the second half.

Michigan Wolverines' Yaxel Lendeborg powered to the rim for a THUNDEROUS slam vs. the Penn State Nittany Lions.

For the first time in 350 meetings, the Spartans and Wolverines will meet atop the polls, but UMD desperately needs to avoid a sweep against NCHC-leading UND

Michigan's Elliott Cadeau went coast-to-coast to finish layup with shifty crossover vs. Penn State

Here are three takeaways on the Spartans' finalized 2026 recruiting class plus a quick look ahead to the 2027 class