Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats are ready for another marquee non-conference matchup as they are about to take on the Michigan State Spartans in the State F

EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - No. 17 Michigan State men’s basketball will battle No. 12 Kentucky in the Champions Classic at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Tuesday night. The Spartans are playing their first game away from the Breslin Center this year after a 4-0 start to the season.

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo wasn't the least bit pleased with how his team played Thursday against San Jose State.

Kentucky played its first big game of the season last week and lost to Louisville on the road, but the good news is they will have another shot at a big game t

Michigan State looks to stay unbeaten on the season, taking on Kentucky in the Champions Classic. What do they need to do to win?

Michigan State's next challenge is No. 12 Kentucky in Champions Classic

The No. 9 Kentucky Wildcats square off against the No. 17 Michigan State Spartans at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York.

UCLA dropped four spots and is now behind Michigan State at No. 19. Purdue reclaims No. 1 spot over Houston after Houston narrowly escapes Auburn. Michigan falls one spot to No. 7 after nearly getting shocked by Wake Forest in Little Caesar's Arena.

The Wildcats take a tumble in the rankings ahead of their next Top 25 battle with Michigan State on Tuesday night.