Free Press sports writer Chris Solari looks ahead to the Spartans’ season opener Friday against Western Michigan.
Fast facts
Matchup: No. 14 Michigan State (11-2 in 2021) vs. Western Michigan (8-5 in 2021).
Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday; Spartan Stadium, East Lansing
TV/radio: ESPN2, WJR-AM (760). (Changed from ESPN due to U.S. Open coverage)