Following Purdue and Illinois wins, 2019 vibes return for MSU-Michigan basketball rivalry

The Michigan State basketball team has responded in a big way over the past few days, defeating Illinois on the road Saturday and earning a top-15 home win over Purdue on Tuesday night.

Up next? No. 12 Michigan.

On this week's Spartan Speak podcast, Lansing State Journal sports columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari discuss MSU's win over Purdue as the Spartans regain their football. Then, they preview Friday's showdown with the Wolverines, the biggest game between the two rivals since MSU swept U-M in three contests in 2018-19.

Following Purdue and Illinois wins, 2019 vibes return for MSU-Michigan basketball rivalry

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