Tom Izzo meets reporters as Michigan State opens practice
The short version
- Michigan State opened practice for the 2026-27 season on Tuesday.
- The season is Tom Izzo's 32nd as Spartans head coach.
- Michigan State is viewed as a contender for the Big Ten and national titles.
- Izzo discussed the football team, roster management, and excitement around the program.
Michigan State opened practice Tuesday as Tom Izzo begins his 32nd season leading the Spartans.
Michigan State basketball opened practice Tuesday, marking the start of preparation for the 2026-27 season. The campaign will be Tom Izzo's 32nd as head coach of the Spartans.
The Spartans enter the season regarded as one of the country's top teams, with expectations of contending for both the Big Ten title and the national championship.
After the opening practice, Izzo spoke with reporters. Among the topics he covered were the football program and a call for fans to show up and support the team on Saturday, as well as roster management and the enthusiasm around his program heading into the new season.
The full interview was made available through Spartan Mag on YouTube.
Written by the Matchday Live desk from reporting by Yahoo Sports.
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