EAST LANSING — For the first time this season, Michigan State basketball will face two new circumstances.

Playing after a loss. And playing a true road game.

The ninth-ranked Spartans , coming off a home loss to No. 3 Duke, resume Big Ten play against Penn State in University Park, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, Dec. 13 (noon, Big Ten Network).

“We have concerns like we always do,” MSU coach Tom Izzo said after practice Thursday. “But they get a little more because of the circumstances we’re dealt with. … Hopefully, we’re over our little hangover of losing that game at home.”

Here is a look at what to expect from the final Big Ten game of 2025 for MSU (8-1, 1-0) against the surging Nittany Lions (8-2, 0-1).

Fueling a fire

MSU has been off for finals this week following Saturday’s

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