Auburn and Michigan State will battle for a spot in the Final Four of the men's NCAA Tournament. Here's how to watch.
Two teams have already secured a spot in San Antonio for the 2025 Final Four. On Sunday, they will find out their semifinal opponents as champions emerge from the Midwest and South regions in Elite Eight action.
Elite Eight picks, predictions, odds for Michigan State vs Auburn South Region NCAA Tournament March Madness game on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Who wins?
The No. 2 seed Spartans (29-6) face the No. 6 seed Ole Miss Rebels (24-11) in Atlanta, Georgia. The winner will face either No. 5 seed Michigan (27-9) or No. 1 seed Auburn (30-5) Sunday in an Elite 8 game.
It's Michigan State basketball against Auburn in the Elite Eight of 2025 March Madness. A Final Four berth in San Antonio is up for grabs. Two grizzled, veteran coaches Tom Izzo and Bruce Pearl collide. The game tips off at 5:05 p.m. on CBS.
A long rivalry between Auburn's Tahaad Pettiford and Michigan State's Jase Richardson will continue when the freshman guards lead their teams in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday.
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As the madness marches into the final day of Elite 8 games, the stage is set for a showdown of powerhouses and perennial contenders. Auburn and Michigan State collide in a clash of veteran coaches, toughness and tempo — Bruce Pearl’s blazing Tigers meeting Tom Izzo’s tournament-tested Spartans.
Freshman Tahaad Pettiford and senior Denver Jones turned in dazzling performances when it mattered most, rallying top-seeded Auburn to a 78-65 victory over Michigan in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.
A Final Four berth is on the line Sunday night. Can Tom Izzo lead the Spartans there for the ninth time? Here are our Michigan State vs. Auburn predictions, picks and best bets for the Elite 8.