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.

Elite Eight picks, predictions, odds for Michigan State vs Auburn South Region NCAA Tournament March Madness game on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Who wins?

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.

Atlanta Police are investigating a shooting near State Farm Arena during Friday's March Madness game between Michigan State and Ole Miss.

The Spartans trailed 48-39 with 12:15 to go and went on a 14-2 run to take a 53-50 lead. But as soon as Michigan State jumped out to that three-point lead, Ole Miss' Sean Pedulla tied the game with a 3-pointer. He led all scorers with 24 points. MSU's Jase Richardson had 20, while Coen Carr had 15 and a highlight-reel steal and dunk.

Michigan State should win the "war" of ugly points, which should help Sparty keep their South Region Elite Eight matchup with Auburn closer than the number.

Tom Izzo wants to get back to a Final Four and beyond. Before that, Michigan State basketball must get past a Mississippi team that resembles his own.

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.