Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_21330550_2 (location VARCHAR, big_ten_team VARCHAR)

### Question ###
How many locations have #12 Michigan State as the big ten team?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(location) FROM table_21330550_2 WHERE big_ten_team = "#12 Michigan State"