Both U-M and MSU will play in the Sweet 16 with a chance of playing each other later in the week. Big picture view:The University of Michigan and Michigan State University both dispatched their opponents in the first two rounds of the tournament last week. CLEVELAND, OHIO - MARCH 23: Jaden Akins #5 of the Michigan State Spartans dunks during the second round of the 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament held at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on March 23, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. For Michigan State, they play the 6-seed Mississippi Rebels, who have already pulled out two victories against Iowa State and North Carolina. How to Watch:Both teams will play at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Friday, March 28.