Spartan Brew 10/17: Fourth In The Polls

Today, Michigan State men's basketball is ranked fourth in the AP Preseason Poll!

What all are we serving up in today's Brew?

🏈 Kick time announced
🏀 AP Poll released
💚 And much, much more

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Open Doors. Planning on being in town for the Michigan State-Michigan football game on Saturday? Come see the Michigan State men’s basketball team scrimmage earlier in the day!

🔼 Gopher Game Time. The Big Ten announced Monday that Michigan State football’s October 28 matchup at Minnesota will kick off at 3:30 p.m. and air on the Big Ten Network!

The Spartans last played in Minneapolis back in 2017, and earned a 30-27 win over the Gophers.

🎙 WEEKLY PRESS CONFERENCE: Harlon Barnett — Oct. 16

🔼 Standings Check-In. Both the Michigan State men’s and women’s soccer teams have two Big Ten matches left until postseason play begins. So, now seems like the perfect time to take a look at where the two teams sit in the conference standings!

Michigan State Women’s Soccer (10-3-3 overall, 5-1-2 B1G)

⚽️ Big Ten Standings: Tied for second place in points

Michigan State Men’s Soccer (6-0-6 overall, 2-0-4 B1G)

⚽️ Big Ten Standings: Tied for first place in points

🔼 Season Complete. Michigan State men’s golf wrapped up its fall season on Monday at the Quail Valley Collegiate Invitational.

The Spartans shot 6-under to finish in 11th place in a 16-team field, and were led by August Meekhof, who finished 17th overall at 7-under.

🤔 SPARTAN TRIVIA

Leading Rusher. We mentioned Michigan State football’s last trip to Minnesota in 2017 earlier.

Who was the Spartans’ leading rusher that day?

Think you got it? Scroll down to the bottom of this email for the answer!

💚 ONE BIG THING

🔼 Can We Start Yet? The hype just continues to build…

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📅 UPCOMING SCHEDULE

Tuesday 10/17

No scheduled events

Wednesday 10/18

🏐 Volleyball vs. Michigan @ 6 p.m. | BTN | Listen | Live Stats

Thursday 10/19

🎾 Men’s Tennis at ITA Midwest Regionals — Ann Arbor, Mich.

🏒 Men’s Hockey vs. Canisius @ 7 p.m. | B1G+ | Live Stats | Tickets

⚽️ Women’s Soccer vs. Illinois @ 7 p.m. | B1G+ | Live Stats

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: LJ Scott!

Scott rushed 25 times for 194 yards!

💚 Have a great Tuesday, everyone!