Graham Couch, Chris Solari and Shawn Windsor, Lansing State Journal
No. 1 Michigan State Spartans (1-0) vs. Binghamton Bearcats (0-1)
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Breslin Center, East Lansing.
TV: Big Ten Network.
Radio: WJR-AM (760; other radio affiliates).
Game notes: The Spartans are coming off a season-opening loss to No. 2 Kentucky in New York. They will not be the No. 1 team in the country by Monday afternoon, but it's a marathon to March, not a sprint.