Michigan State coach Tom Izzo passed Indiana legend Bob Knight for most career Big Ten victories on Saturday as the No. 11 Spartans used a big second half to win 79-65 at Illinois. The outcome propelled Izzo to the 354-win plateau in Big Ten games,

The Big Ten has a new leader in all-time wins. And that record holder has a team that just rediscovered what made it one of this season’s pleasant surprises — defense, rebounding and contributions up and down the lineup.

Tom Izzo is one win away from passing Bob Knight for the most Big Ten wins of all-time, but he missed his chance to do so Tuesday against Knight’s former team.

Here's a look at the winningest men's basketball coaches in Big Ten history, led at the moment by Michigan State's Tom Izzo and Indiana's Bob Knight:

Michigan State’s Tom Izzo followed one of the most disappointing losses of his coaching career with a record-setting victory.

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Michigan State coach Tom Izzo has tried to downplay being on the brink of breaking Bob Knight's record for Big Ten wins.

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo has a chance tonight to pass Bob Knight for most coaching wins in Big Ten history. And Izzo could do it against the team that Knight is synonymous with — Indiana ...

Michigan State's Tom Izzo is now the winningest coach in Big Ten history. Izzo passed Indiana legend Bob Knight with his 354th conference win on Tuesday. Izzo has led the Spartans to 10 regular ...

Tom Izzo passed Bob Knight for the most Big Ten Conference wins. Indiana basketball's iconic coach, Bob Knight, is no longer the Big Ten's winningest coach. That honor is bestowed upon Michigan ...

MSU basketball's Tom Izzo reacts to passing Bob Knight's Big Ten wins record after logging his 354th conference win on Saturday night.

Michigan State’s Tom Izzo followed one of the most disappointing ... breaking former Indiana coach Bob Knight’s record of 353 conference wins. Recommended Videos “What a win,” Izzo said.