Michigan State sophomore forward Coen Carr has taken a tremendous "leap" this season, and that was as evident as ever in the No. 8 Spartans' win over Rutgers on Saturday.

Tom Izzo and No. 8 Michigan State basketball has two demons to try and conquer Saturday — a talented Rutgers squad and the Madison Square Garden aura.

Despite the Michigan State basketball team winning 12 straight games, Tom Izzo shares why he is "disappointed" with the team.

You would think that Tom Izzo would be happy with his team following their twelfth straight win, this time coming against a star-studded Rutgers squad in Madison Square Garden. Then again, if you thought he’d be happy, you probably don’t know Tom Izzo, who can seemingly always find a teachable moment no matter what his team’s record is.

Tom Izzo's impact is felt beyond the basketball court and throughout Michigan State's athletic department and community.

To be fair to Michigan State coach Tom Izzo, there aren't as many Alan Andersons and Shannon Browns across college basketball as there once were.

Michigan State was led offensively by Jase Richardson, who finished the game with 20 points off the bench. Coen Carr (14 points) and Jaden Akins (12 points) also reached double-digits in points in the win. With the win, Michigan State improves to 17-2 overall and 8-0 in Big Ten play. The Spartans have now won 12 straight games.

Connor Earegood asks Tom Izzo about rebounding in win over Illinois.

No. 12 Michigan State got the test that many were waiting for when it hosted No. 19 Illinois on Sunday afternoon. The Spartans passed the