The Opening Tip
Michigan State returns home to host Illinois in the Spartans’ Big Ten home opener. The Spartans opened conference play by splitting a pair of road contests, while the Illini lost their first two conference games. Eighteen of the last 19 games in the series have been decided by 10 points or less.
The Starting Five
1. Great Start
Despite losing for the first time this season at Iowa after setting a school record by winning the first 13 games of the season, Michigan State’s 14-1 start is uncommonly good.