7 Michigan State, he kept his response short. The Spartans’ starting five consists of four athletes who’ve spent at least the last three seasons at Michigan State. 6 Duke has already proven Michigan State can be taken down at home this year. It trailed unranked Maryland and Texas Christian at halftime, and it let a below-average Penn State squad take them to the final possession. “We looked more like we did last year.”This Michigan squad is by no means last year’s team.