Michigan State is welcoming an FCS team, the Richmond Spiders, to East Lansing in what should amount to a tune up game. Since college football does not have a true pre-season, this game is as close as the Spartans will get - and the outcome should not much be in doubt.
That said, there are PLENTY of questions for the Spartans to try and answer in this game that will be very important to their outlook this year.
Game Time: Saturday, September 9th, at 3:30pm
Watch the game: Fox Sports, or stream in the Fox Sports App
Game Preview: Read the preview here
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Some basics to sound like a pro:
Michigan State:
The Spartans are coming off a Jekyll and Hyde type of performance against in-state foe Central Michigan.