Arkansas and Michigan State to face off on Thanksgiving Day
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 6:04 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Arkansas and Michigan State are scheduled to meet at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Thanksgiving Day at 4:30 pm EST. This matchup marks the second consecutive year the teams will compete, following the Razorbacks' competitive game against the Spartans in 2025. Michigan State coach Tom Izzo and Arkansas coach John Calipari both emphasized the importance of the game for their programs, noting the national exposure it brings. Notable players Jeremy Fears Jr. and Billy Richmond are expected to return for their respective teams after contemplating NBA careers.
- •Game set for Thanksgiving Day at Little Caesars Arena
- •Arkansas and Michigan State faced off last season
- •Michigan State's Tom Izzo and Arkansas' John Calipari are friends
- •Jeremy Fears Jr. and Billy Richmond are returning to school
- •Last year's game was the most-viewed college basketball game.
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"The holiday Razorbacks and Spartans matchup is something college basketball fans can be thankful for.
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