The Tigers enter on quite a run, with 31 victories and three wins in the NCAA Tournament, the latest coming Friday over MSU’s in-state rival Michigan, 78-65. After a sloppy first half, Auburn turned it on in the second to get the job done — setting up the south regional final Sunday at State Farm Arena (5:05 p.m., CBS).

Ahead of Sunday's Elite Eight contest, here's everything Michigan State coach Tom Izzo said about facing Auburn basketball.

Michigan State (30-6) is seeking to advance to its ninth Final Four under Hall of Fame head coach Tom Izzo. To get there, the Spartans need to get past No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament in Auburn at State Farm Arena.

Michigan State swept the season series against Michigan with a 75-62 win in Ann Arbor on Feb. 21 and 79-62 victory in East Lansing on March 9 to win a Big Ten regular-season title by three games. The Wolverines rebounded from that loss at the Breslin Center to claim a conference tournament title.

Michigan State should win the "war" of ugly points, which should help Sparty keep their South Region Elite Eight matchup with Auburn closer than the number.

Tom Izzo keeps saying he's had more talented teams. Not as many as he thinks. Some of this MSU basketball team's attributes are elite.

Michigan State plays against Ole Miss in an NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 game tonight. Fans can watch this game for free online.

Tom Izzo and Michigan State basketball advance to the Elite Eight of March Madness after defeating Ole Miss, 73-70, Friday in the Sweet Sixteen.