Detroit News staff and wires
Michigan State is back on the outside looking in at the Associated Press Top 25 college basketball poll.
After a two-week stay, Michigan State (5-4) dropped out of the rankings Monday, after one week at No. 20. The Spartans debuted in the poll two weeks ago at No. 12, but have tumbled since, dropping games last week to Notre Dame and Northwestern, the latter coming in the Big Ten opener.
Houston and Texas remain firmly entrenched atop the poll, while preseason No.