The Michigan State Spartans will be tasked with slowing down one of the most electric freshman quarterbacks in college football, Maryland's Malik Washington.

Michigan State traveled to Florida on Sunday ahead of the tournament, which will be played at Suncoast Credit Union Arena – capacity of 3,500 – on Florida SouthWestern State College’s campus. The Spartans are making their debut in the event, which was won by rival Michigan last year.

The Spartans end their season on Saturday against Maryland (4-7, 1-7) at Ford Field in Detroit. The season finale will be the last collegiate game for many on the roster. With it brought reflection and an overwhelming sense of gratitude from players and coaches alike, regardless of how the season has gone.

Michigan State is still finding additions to its next recruiting class, with signing day just a week or so away. The latest commitment now comes from wide receiver Rai'shawn Elmore, a consensus three-star prospect from Indian Trail,

Check out the greatest moments and plays in this matchup between the East Carolina Pirates and the No. 11 Michigan State Spartans.

The No. 11 Michigan State Spartans play the East Carolina Pirates at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Cypress Lake, Florida.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/michiganstate as Michigan State Continues to Play to its Strengths . The Michigan State Spartans are 5-0 and appear to be on the precipice of another deep NCAA Tournament run.

All eyes will be on No. 6 Ole Miss and Mississippi State for the “Egg Bowl” on Friday. Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin is expected to announce his coaching future with the program on Saturday. Kiffin has been linked to LSU and Florida, and could leave Ole Miss before the team enters the College Football Playoff.