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'The way it's supposed to be': MSU vs. UM poised to join best of Breslin battles

East Lansing – Yup, Tom Izzo is right, there have been a lot of big games at the Breslin Center.

But even the Michigan State coach conceded this week that Saturday’s battle between No. 7 Michigan and No. 9 Michigan State might be the biggest. At least, it might be the most anticipated with the most on the line.

“There have been a lot of big games here, a lot I’ve enjoyed,” Izzo said this week. “But when you look at those things – the rivalry, both teams in the top 10, playing for a championship with seeding implications for the Big Ten tournament, seeding implications for the NCAA Tournament, national television.