Michigan State Hosts Toledo at Breslin Center
No. 6 Michigan State continues its season-opening homestand on Thursday, Nov. 5, as the Spartans host Toledo at the Breslin Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m., with the game broadcast on NBCSN and Peacock.
The Spartans enter the contest following a dominant 96-59 victory against Quinnipiac on Monday. According to MSUSpartans.com, the season opener featured a balanced offensive attack, with six players reaching double-digit scoring figures and 12 different Spartans recording points. Jeremy Fears Jr., the Big Ten Conference Preseason Player of the Year, anchored the effort with a double-double, contributing 13 points and 11 assists.
Toledo Seeks First Win of the Season
Toledo travels to East Lansing for its second game following a 71-70 season-opening loss at Arkansas State. The Rockets, who were picked to finish third in the Mid-American Conference by Blue Ribbon College Basketball, are playing a challenging early-season schedule that features five road games in their first seven appearances. In their opener, the Rockets saw significant contributions from junior forward Jaylan Ouwinga, who recorded 16 points and 14 rebounds. Guard Mynor Strong led the team in scoring with 18 points. Toledo has bolstered its roster with three veteran transfers: forward Rich Barron from Providence, and guards Sean Jones from Marquette and Angel Montas Jr. from UMass-Lowell. Jones provided nine assists in his debut, while Montas added 16 points off the bench.
Fears and Coen Carr Return to Lead Michigan State Roster
Michigan State enters the 2026-27 campaign following a 27-8 record last season and a Sweet Sixteen appearance. While head coach Tom Izzo must replace six letterwinners—including starters Carson Cooper and Jaxon Kohler—the team retains high-impact veterans. Fears, who led the nation in assists last year with 9.4 per game, is joined by senior forward Coen Carr, who started all 35 games last season and averaged 12.0 points.
Additional returning depth includes sophomore forward Jordan Scott, who started the final 13 games of the previous season, and junior guard Kur Teng. Redshirt junior Kaleb Glenn also returned to the rotation during the opener, scoring 11 points in 12 minutes of play.
Fans Can Watch NBCSN Broadcast or Listen on Radio
Fans can follow the game through multiple channels. Jason Benetti and Robbie Hummel will provide the call for the NBCSN/Peacock broadcast. Radio coverage via the Spartan Media Network will be handled by Will Tieman, Kevin Pauga, and Zach Surdenik, with the audio also available on SiriusXM channel 85 or the SiriusXM app. The university has noted that a limited number of season tickets remain available for purchase through the athletic department’s website.
Mynor Strong Leads Toledo Scoring as Michigan State Reaches Sweet Sixteen
Who are the primary scoring threats for Toledo?
In their season opener, Mynor Strong led the Rockets with 18 points, while Jaylan Ouwinga contributed 16 points and 14 rebounds. Angel Montas Jr. also provided 16 points as a reserve player.
How did Michigan State perform in their previous NCAA Tournament appearance?
The Spartans advanced to the Sweet Sixteen during the 2025-26 season. That run marked their 17th appearance in that round under head coach Tom Izzo and their 28th trip to the NCAA Tournament.
Which players are tasked with replacing the departed starters?
Michigan State is adjusting to the loss of post players Carson Cooper and Jaxon Kohler. The team is relying on returning starters Jeremy Fears Jr. and Coen Carr, alongside contributors like Jordan Scott, Kur Teng, and Kaleb Glenn to maintain the program’s production.
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