Michigan State and Arkansas are set to play on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, in Detroit. The game is scheduled for Little Caesars Arena, with both outlets describing it as a holiday matchup headlined by Michigan State coach Tom Izzo and Arkansas coach John Calipari. The contest is positioned as a major slate following the NFL on Thanksgiving, and it will be broadcast nationally. CBS Sports reports the matchup will air on CBS, while Yahoo Sports (NCAAB) confirms the same date, teams, and location. The sources agree that Michigan State’s season begins a high-profile Thanksgiving matchup against Arkansas, with Detroit serving as the neutral site. With both coaches known for leading competitive programs, the game is presented as a marquee event in the Thanksgiving sports schedule. No additional details such as final tip time, broadcast coverage specifics, or ticket information are included in the provided summaries.