Michigan State already has a super difficult non-conference schedule lined up. Last season, the Spartans faced one high-major team in an exhibition and then four other high-majors during games that actually count. That schedule was daunting enough, but next season's lineup might be even more challenging. UConn (Exhibition) Connecticut head coach Dan Hurley during the first half of the NCAA national championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Monday, April 6, 2026. | Eric Seals / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Just as MSU's season ended during the Sweet 16 against UConn , the Spartans' first big challenge next season will be against the Huskies. Michigan State took a trip to Connecticut for an exhibition last season, and now it's UConn's turn to come to MSU's place. The Huskies are coming off their third Final Four appearance in four years, falling to Michigan in the national title game. The top two scorers, Tarris Reed Jr.…