Here we are, on the eve of the NCAA Tournament starting in earnest.
The Madness truly begins on Thursday. But for many fans in this state, the main event takes place Thursday night or Friday night.
Late Thursday, No. 3 seed Michigan (28-7) takes on No. 14 seed Montana (26-7) in a West Region opening-round game at 9:50 p.m. (TBS) in Wichita, Kan.
In primetime Friday, No. 3 seed Michigan State (29-4) battles No. 14 seed Bucknell (25-9) in a Midwest Region opener at 7:10 p.m. (CBS) at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
A quickstart guide to the Michigan Wolverines in the NCAA Tournament
A quickstart guide to the Michigan Wolverines in the NCAA Tournament
Everything you need to know about Michigan State before the 2018 NCAA Tournament
Everything you need to know about Michigan State before the 2018 NCAA Tournament
To get ready for the big games, check out our coverage of both the Wolverines and the Spartans:
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Rival coach gives scouting report on Montana
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Wolverine Confidential: Michigan, the NCAA Tournament and Maurice Hurst
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How Michigan State gets to the Final Four
Tom Izzo sees shades of Middle Tennessee State in Bucknell
Michigan State's March goal: Get Nick Ward the ball
Michigan State trumps Bucknell when it comes to mascots in the NCAA Tournament
Michigan State ticket prices among priciest in NCAA Tournament
NCAA Tournament 2018: Complete TV schedule, live stream and betting lines