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    The 2024-2025 men’s college basketball season kicked off last Monday with a slate of games. For many across the country, however, their attention won’t be on the sport until Tuesday night, when four of the best, most consistently successful programs in the country go head-to-head.

    The 2024 Champions Classic kicks off at State Farm Arena in Atlanta with No. 1 Kansas taking on Michigan State, a matchup that will be followed later in the evening by a matchup between No. 6 Duke and No. 18 Kentucky.

    The Jayhawks entered the season as the No. 1 team in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll and remained there after an undefeated first week that ended with a 92-89 win against then No. 1. 10 North Carolina in a raucous Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas. Coach Bill Self’s team led by as many as 20 before squandering the lead late and rallying for the victory.

    REQUIRED READING: On which channel can the Champions Classic be seen today? Time, TV schedule to watch the CBB event

    Kansas will face another test Tuesday against the Spartans, who are outside the top 25 of the Coaches Poll but have won at least 20 games in 12 consecutive full seasons. Tom Izzo’s team is also off to a 2-0 start after being picked to finish fifth in the preseason of the newly reconfigured 18-team Big Ten.

    Follow here for Kansas vs. live score, updates, highlights and more. Michigan State basketball in the Champions Classic:

    TEAMS 1H 2H F
    KANSAS 8
    STATE OF MICHIGAN 2

    Jayhawks big man Hunter Dickinson is no stranger to Michigan State, having played against the Spartans for three seasons at Michigan. He’s making good use of that fame so far, having scored all eight Kansas points early.

    Foreplay

    The three referees working Tuesday night in Atlanta between Kansas and Michigan State are Keith Kimble, Paul Szelc and Tony Padilla.

    Here’s a look at the starting lineups Tuesday night for the Jayhawks and Spartans, according to the StatBroadcast feed:

    Kansas

    • G Dajuan Harris Jr.
    • G Zeke Mayo
    • G Rylan Griffen
    • FKJ Adams
    • C Hunter Dickinson

    State of Michigan

    • G Jeremy Fears Jr.
    • G Jaden Akins
    • F Frankie Fidler
    • F Xavier Booker
    • C Szymon Zapala

    What channel is Kansas vs Michigan State on today?

    Kansas’ game against Michigan State will air on ESPN, with Dan Shulman (play-by-play) and Jay Bilas (analyst) on the call, while Jess Sims serves as floor reporter. Streaming options include ESPN and Fubo, which offer a free trial.

    Watch Kansas vs Michigan State in the Champions Classic with Fubo (Free Trial)

    History of the State of Kansas vs. Michigan

    • Series record: Series tied 5-5
    • Kansas’ last win: 2021 (Kansas 87, Michigan State 74)
    • Michigan State’s latest win: 2015 (Michigan State 79, Kansas 73)

    Kansas and Michigan State Predictions

    Graham Couch, Lansing State Journal: Kansas 83, Michigan State 74

    “It’s hard for me to imagine MSU winning this game unless the three-point shots start falling in a big way. We’re going to find out how ready this group is to compete at a Final Four type level. Because unlike some years when MSU has defeated a disappointing Kentucky or Duke team in the Champions Classic, this Kansas team is without a doubt a legitimate contender.

    Kansas vs Michigan State betting odds

    Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Monday, November 11

    • Moneyline: Kansas-250 | Michigan State +195
    • Spread: Kansas (-5.5)
    • Top/bottom: 150.5 points

    2024-2025 Michigan State Basketball Schedule

    Here’s a look at the Spartans schedule for November 2024-25, including available start times. For the full schedule, click here.

    All times ET

    • Monday November 4: vs. Monmouth (W, 85-67)
    • Friday November 8: vs. Niagara (W, 96-60)
    • Tuesday November 12: vs. Kansas, Champions Classic, 6:30 p.m
    • Saturday November 16: vs. Bowling Green, 6 p.m
    • Tuesday November 19: vs. Samford, 8 p.m
    • Monday November 25: vs. Colorado, 5 p.m
    • Tuesday November 26: vs. UConn/Memphis, TBA
    • Wednesday November 27: vs. UNC/Dayton/Iowa State/Auburn, TBD

    2024-2025 Kansas Basketball Schedule

    Here’s a look at the Jayhawks schedule for November 2024-2025, including available start times. For the full schedule, click here.

    All times ET

    • Monday November 4: vs. Howard (W, 87-57)
    • Saturday November 9: vs. North Carolina (W, 92-89)
    • Tuesday November 12: vs. Michigan State, Champions Classic, 6:30 p.m
    • Tuesday November 19: vs. UNC-Wilmington, 8 p.m
    • Tuesday November 26: vs. Duke, Vegas Showdown, 8 p.m
    • Saturday November 30: vs. Furman, TBD

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