Tom Izzo opens season 31 at Michigan State counting on chemistry, depth

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Tom Izzo has been chasing the white whale since the 2000-01 season. Michigan State has maintained basketball excellence during his storied coaching career but a second national championship has proven elusive.

Izzo and the No. 22 Spartans are back on the mission to capture that championship trophy in the 2025-26 season opener against Colgate on Nov. 3 at East Lansing,