East Lansing — Breaking down film of its next opponent is standard practice at Michigan State.
Like most other teams around college basketball, the work in the film room is vital to getting prepared for quick turnarounds, especially now with the Big Ten playing 20 conference games.
On Monday, however, the Spartans took advantage of a lull in the schedule by watching their next opponent — Nebraska — as the Cornhuskers hit the road to take on Indiana.
“Almost everyone on team last night watched that game,” senior forward Kenny Goins said. “Not whole game but three-fourths until it was really out of hand.