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Wil Hunter

Michigan State’s 1979 national title game to air three times on March 31 on Big Ten Network

If you’ve never seen Michigan State win its first ever national championship in men’s basketball, now is your chance.

The Big Ten Network will be airing the 1979 National Championship game three times on Tuesday March 31. Magic Johnson’s squad taking down Larry Bird’s Indiana State team will be shown at Noon, 4 PM, and 8 PM, according to BTN.

The official Michigan State Basketball Twitter account will also be jumping into the rewatch, asking fans which game for everyone to watch together. So far 8 PM is leading the vote by a wide margin. It’s fair to guess the MSU hoops account will be posting some fun pictures and videos during the 8 PM airing of the game.

Michigan State beat Indiana State 75-64 to win the 1979 national title. It was the first of many Magic Johnson vs. Larry Bird showdowns across the history of basketball. At the time it was the most-watched game in the history of basketball.

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