The Spartans are projected to face No. 13 seed Stephen F. Austin in the first round from Tampa. With a 20-5 record and a home matchup against UCLA upcoming, a victory could help Michigan State rebound and climb back toward a No. 3 seed.
Spartans fall to No. 4 seed in bracketology update
Michigan State has dropped in the latest USA TODAY Sports bracketology projection due to a recent slump, falling to a No. 4 seed in the East Region.