The Opening Tip
Michigan State closes out the non-conference portion of the schedule with a neutral-site contest against Oakland. The Spartans and Golden Grizzlies are playing for the fourth straight year and the ninth time in the last 10 seasons.
The Starting Five
1. Great Start
At 12-0, Michigan State has matched the best start in school history. The 2000-01 Spartans opened at 12-0 before falling at Indiana. The 12-game winning streak is also the longest since the 2011-12 team won 15 straight after opening the season at 0-2.