The Spartans will play Mississippi on Friday night in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16. Here's why Mississippi is nicknamed "Ole Miss."

Michigan State is one win away from a ninth Final Four appearance in the 70-year-old’s 30-year tenure. If the Spartans can get by top-seeded Auburn or rival Michigan in the Elite Eight, Izzo will join Roy Williams, ranking fourth all-time in Final Four appearances, behind only Mike Krzyzewski (13), John Wooden (12) and Dean Smith (11).

Madness continues Friday with eight more games, as the men’s Sweet 16 concludes and the women’s Sweet 16 begins. The day started with the No. 2 seed Duke women topping No. 3 North Carolina, 47-38, and No.