This game holds major significance to the school, the fan base and almost everyone in the state of Michigan, but no one cares just as much as head basketball coach Tom Izzo. Izzo has been very vocal this week about the fanbase keeping their support of Smith.

With new NCAA rules, Tom Izzo has Michigan State basketball playing two Division I exhibition games, starting Thursday night vs Bowling Green.

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EAST LANSING – Basketball is back at the Breslin Center. Michigan State survived a challenge by Bowling Green to pull away for a 75-66 win in an exhibition opener on Thursday night. Here are notable quotes from coach Tom Izzo and players after the game:

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