Arkansas and Michigan State to face off on Thanksgiving Day in Detroit
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 4:01 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Arkansas and Michigan State will play in a college basketball game on Thanksgiving Day at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, starting at 4:30 p.m. ET. This matchup follows the NFL game between the Lions and Bears and continues CBS's tradition of airing a significant college hoops event on the holiday. Both teams are expected to be preseason top 15 programs, having reached the Sweet 16, with Michigan State ranked 5th and Arkansas 11th. The matchup renews a rivalry where Michigan State has a 3-0 record against Arkansas, including a narrow victory last season. The game will also be available for streaming on Paramount+.
- •Game scheduled for Thanksgiving at 4:30 p.m. ET
- •Arkansas and Michigan State feature top 15 preseason rankings
- •Last season, Michigan State won 69-66 against Arkansas
- •CBS has hosted marquee college games after NFL matches for three years
- •Arkansas enters with the nation's No. 1 recruiting class
- 4:01 PMCBS Sports — Arkansas and Michigan State to clash on Thanksgiving Day in Detroit on CBS
"Tom Izzo and John Calipari face off in Detroit as the Spartans and Razorbacks headline a holiday blockbuster on CBS following the NFL action
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