If today feels an awful lot like Christmas, it’s not because Halloween is officially in the rearview mirror and the holiday season is approaching, but rather Michigan State basketball returns.
The Spartans tip off their 2025-26 season on Monday night against Colgate at the Breslin Center, and there are a few reasons to be excited. For one, this begins the defense of the Big Ten title that Michigan State won by three games last season. Two, this team has four key players returning from that Big Ten title team. And three, Tom Izzo feels more rejuvenated and motivated.