Free Press sports writer Chris Solari looks ahead to Michigan State football's Big Ten opener Saturday against Minnesota:
Fast facts
Matchup: No. 21 Michigan State (2-1, 0-0 Big Ten) vs. Minnesota (3-0, 0-0).
Kickoff: 3:30 p.m., Saturday; Spartan Stadium, East Lansing.
TV/radio: Big Ten Network, WJR-AM (760).