Michigan State doesn’t go on that ultra-run without the spark from its freshmen. Jordan Scott and Cam Ward accounted for eight of the first 10 points of the run. Scott contributed with a mid-range jumper and a three, while Ward had the old-fashioned three-point play shortly after he had a steal.

Preview the Jan 13 matchup between the Michigan State Spartans and Indiana Hoosiers with how to watch, tv channel info, predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

Michigan State also recently lost to the Cornhuskers. The Spartans fell at Nebraska Jan. 2, but they have rebounded with back-to-back wins since. The most recent of those was Thursday, when -13.5 MSU defeated Northwestern 76-66 (Under 143.5).

The No. 12 Spartans host the Hoosiers in Big Ten action. The important thing to Spartans coach Tom Izzo is it isn't a football game.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Michigan State Spartans vs. Indiana Hoosiers NCAAM game from January 13, 2026 on ESPN.

With a veteran-laden team, Indiana coach Darian DeVries was frustrated with the Hoosiers' turnovers and struggles prevent Michigan State's run from spiraling.