The Auburn Tigers will have to overcome a Hall of Famer's gameplan if they want to reach the Final Four for the second time in program history

Auburn is a basketball team that functions like a giant wave. If a game feels calm, if an opponent might think it has the edge, the Tigers start to bubble, way out on the horizon at first, growing and gaining speed.

SportsLine's model revealed its college basketball predictions for Michigan State Spartans vs. Auburn Tigers on Sunday in the Elite 8 of the 2025 NCAA Tournament

The Auburn Tigers completed the puzzle on Sunday evening as they took down the Michigan State Spartans 70-64 in Atlanta to advance to their second Final Four in program history. They will face the Florida Gators for a chance to play in the national championship in San Antonio.