No. 6 Michigan State opens season after two exhibition losses
The gist
No. 6 Michigan State opens Monday vs. Quinnipiac after losing both exhibition games to UConn and Marquette.
Izzo says communication and the center spot remain unresolved for a highly ranked team.
How it unfolded
- Oct 2, 2026MSU beat Incarnate Word 89-59 in the Izzone Campout Game; Jesse McCulloch scored 20 and Jeremy Fears Jr. had 10 points and 13 assists.
- Oct 20, 2026MSU lost 78-70 at home to No. 4 UConn at the Breslin Center.
- Oct 25, 2026MSU lost 86-79 at Marquette in its final exhibition game; 7-foot-2 transfer center Anton Bonke started but played only three minutes.