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Tom Izzo Jokes Spartans Should ‘Hug and Kiss’ Tarik Skubal to Keep Him in Detroit

Izzo joked about keeping Skubal in Detroit as trade buzz swirls. After Michigan State’s win Saturday, he said Skubal visited the locker room and loves Detroit sports. “I tell my guys to hug and kiss him to keep him around,” Izzo said. Skubal has one year left after winning a second AL Cy Young in 2025, with extension talks unresolved.