The 2024-25 men’s college basketball season began last Monday with a slew of games. For many across the country, though, their attention won’t be fixed on the sport until Tuesday night, when four of the best, most consistently successful programs in the country square off against one another.

The 2024 Champions Classic will tip off at State Farm Arena in Atlanta with No. 1 Kansas taking on Michigan State, a matchup that will be followed later in the night by a game 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 was finished off by a 92-89 victory against then-No. 10 North Carolina inside 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 win.

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Kansas will face yet another test on Tuesday against the Spartans, who are ranked outside of 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 the newly reconfigured 18-team Big Ten.

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

Kansas basketball vs Michigan State score updates

Kansas vs Michigan State live updates

Updates will begin close to 6:30 p.m. ET tip-off.

Pregame

The three referees working Tuesday night’s game 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
• F KJ Adams
• C Hunter Dickinson

Michigan State

• 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 the floor reporter. Streaming options include watch ESPN and Fubo, which offers a free trial.

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Kansas vs Michigan State history

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

Kansas vs 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 3-point shots start to fall 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 beaten what’s turned out to be a disappointing Kentucky or Duke team at the Champions Classic, this Kansas squad is unquestionably a legitimate contender.”

Kansas vs Michigan State betting odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Monday, Nov. 11

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

Michigan State basketball schedule 2024-25

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

All times ET

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

Kansas basketball schedule 2024-25

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

All times ET

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

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