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Before Detroit dreams, Izzo wants Michigan State to defend, rebound, and run article image from Spartans Illustrated
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Before Detroit dreams, Izzo wants Michigan State to defend, rebound, and run

Izzo wants sharper defense, stronger rebounding, and a faster pace as MSU prepares to open the season against Quinnipiac

By David Harns
Published on November 1, 2026

Michigan State’s exhibition losses to UConn and Marquette gave Tom Izzo plenty to evaluate before the season opener against Quinnipiac. His most pressing concern was how little the Spartans looked like themselves.

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