The Opening Tip
Michigan State plays its second straight road game to open Big Ten play for the sixth time in the last 15 seasons, traveling to Williams Arena for the first time since December 2012. The Spartans will attempt to bounce back from their first loss of the season, while Minnesota is also coming off a road loss at Ohio State.
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 13-1 start is uncommonly good.