Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo has dropped a very candid statement on the rumors surrounding Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Fran McCaffery.

After defeating Iowa on Thursday, Michigan State's Tom Izzo vouched for the Hawkeyes to keep head coach Fran McCaffery despite rumblings.

Tom Izzo shared some kind words about Fran McCaffery and Iowa basketball. Coach McCaffery reacted to Izzo's support of the Hawkeyes' program.

Michigan State legend Tom Izzo defended Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery's job status, pointing to a lack of Hawkeye resources.

The Hawkeyes are having one of their worst seasons of coach Fran McCaffery's tenure. With one game remaining, they are 15-15 overall and would not make the Big Ten Tournament if the season ended Thursday night.

The modern landscape of college sports is transient in nature. That makes Fran McCaffery and Tom Izzo among outliers.

Following Michigan State’s 91-84 triumph over Iowa, longtime head coach Tom Izzo went down the line in his postgame press conference. He praised his players and staff for helping the program to the 11th Big Ten regular season crown under his 30-year leadership,

Izzo's place in the pantheon of Big Ten basketball coaches is undeniable. Many will argue he belongs atop the list, especially after surpassing Bob Knight for the most coaching wins in conference history earlier this season.

Watch what you wish for,” Izzo said. “I’ve seen this happen at a couple of football programs close to us. People better appreciate (him)."