Rivals Michigan, Michigan State clash without typical buzz

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The implications of a Michigan-Michigan State matchup in men's basketball often goes beyond bragging rights.

Not this time. There's a lot less buzz about their game at East Lansing, Mich., on Tuesday night than usual. Neither team is ranked and both teams haven't come close to meeting expectations.

The Spartans (12-8, 4-5 Big Ten), who started the season ranked in the top