The first big test for this season takes place on the USS Abraham Lincoln as the Zags face Michigan State in the Armed Forces Classic in San Diego.
The game is set to be the first real high-profile game of the season after buy games galore the first two days of action. It will be the fifth time the Zags face Michigan State, going 1-3 all-time and dropping the last two games 11 and 13 years ago (bringing us back to the Draymond Green era!). Here is a look at the modern Michigan State Spartans.
Meet the opponent
Michigan State Spartans (Big 10), KenPom #32
The Sparties bring a veteran core back after losing Max Christie to the NBA and making no major swings in the transfer portal.