The Auburn Tigers and the Michigan State Spartans are set to face off in the Elite Eight of the 2025 NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 30, at 5:05 PM ET (2:05 PM PT) at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Auburn, the top overall seed, advanced by defeating Michigan 78-65 in the Sweet 16, with standout performances from Tahaad Pettiford and Denver Jones. Michigan State, led by coach Tom Izzo, secured their Elite Eight spot with a 73-70 victory over Ole Miss. The winner of this matchup will earn a spot in the Final Four.