No. 8 Michigan State Spartans (10-2) vs. Northern Illinois Huskies (7-5)
When: 2 p.m.
Where: Breslin Center, East Lansing.
TV: Big Ten Network.
Radio: WJR-AM (760; other radio affiliates).
Game notes: One last mid-major opponent for the Spartans before they return to conference play. The Huskies, coached by former MSU player and assistant coach Mark Montgomery, blew out Oakland early this season, but lost to Green Bay, two common opponents with MSU.