Michigan State has to wait for its first Final Four since 2019. Auburn was the better team from the start in Atlanta in the Elite 8 of March Madness.

The last time the legendary coach brought a team that far in the NCAA Tournament was also in 2019. In that year's Elite Eight, his Michigan State team also took down the No. 1 overall seed to punch a ticket to the Final Four — a memorable 68-67 upset of Zion Williamson-led Duke.

Despite turning his left ankle and suffering a right elbow injury, Johni Broome finished with 25 points. His health will be massive for Auburn against the Gators. Florida beat the Tigers 90-81 at Auburn on Feb. 8. Auburn won the regular-season SEC title but Florida won the SEC tournament.

Here is a recap of Michigan vs Auburn in the NCAA tournament: The Wolverines never recovered from the 20-2 run Auburn staged in the second half. Michigan's March Madness run is over. In Dusty May's first season, the Wolverines finish with a 27-10 overall record.

In the chaotic landscape of modern college basketball, the Auburn Tigers have been the closest thing to a sure thing this season. They haven't ranked outside of the top five in any AP Poll this season,

Freshman Tahaad Pettiford and senior Denver Jones turned in dazzling performances when it mattered most, rallying top-seeded Auburn to a 78-65 victory over Michigan in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.

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

Michigan basketball looked the part for most of the game, but totally ran out of gas late in its loss to Auburn in March Madness.

Today’s game airs live on CBS so if you want to watch Auburn vs. Michigan State on TV, you can tune into your local CBS affiliate. You can also watch Auburn vs. Michigan State online without cable, with a few ways to livestream the Elite Eight basketball game for free. Here’s what you need to know.