Episodes

  • Episode 67: Big Ten Play Begins with the Trojan War

    Episode 67: Big Ten Play Begins with the Trojan War
    Sep 18 2025
    The Spartan Savants recap a win over Youngstown State, preview a challenging Big Ten opener on the road against No. 25 USC, and weigh in on the Jonathan Smith to UCLA talk.

    1:27 Michigan State vs. Youngstown State Recap
    16:23 Jonathan Smith to UCLA
    25:47 Michigan State vs. USC Football Preview
    41:30 Resetting Expectations Before Conference Play
    45:03 Savant of the Week
    46:06 Week 4 College Football Picks
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    1 hr
  • Episode 66: Spartans Win OT Thriller, Look for 3-0 Start vs. Youngstown State

    Episode 66: Spartans Win OT Thriller, Look for 3-0 Start vs. Youngstown State
    Sep 11 2025
    Willy, Nicky, and Trav discuss Michigan State's statement overtime win against Boston College, the upcoming nonconference matchup with Youngstown State, an unusual kickoff time for the Big Ten opener against USC, and our thoughts and expectations for the MSU football team moving forward. Plus, some Detroit Lions talk and our Week 3 picks.

    1:57 Aidan Chiles Leads MSU Past BC
    4:51 Michigan State vs Boston College: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
    20:55 Reassessing Expectations after two weeks of football
    22:22 Aidan Chiles's Growth 25:19 11 PM ET kickoff? Really?
    26:45 Michigan State vs. Youngstown State: A Final Tune-Up
    34:00 Savant of the Week
    37:36 Detroit Lions Concern Levels
    42:18 Week 3 Picks
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    57 mins
  • Episode 65: Michigan State Beats Western Michigan, Enters “Must Win” vs. Boston College

    Episode 65: Michigan State Beats Western Michigan, Enters “Must Win” vs. Boston College
    Sep 4 2025
    The Spartan Savants are back for Week 2 of the college football season. This week, we give our thoughts on the season-opening win over Western Michigan and why this week's game against Boston College is a "must-win."

    2:00 Michigan State-Western Michigan Recap
    9:34 The Good
    14:06 The Bad
    19:13 The Ugly
    23:44 Week 1 Grades
    26:56 A Must-Win
    29:18 Michigan State vs Boston College Preview
    47:40 Savant of the Week
    44:25 Week 2 College Football Picks (and Detroit Lions)
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Episode 64: College Football Season, Michigan State vs Western Michigan Preview

    Episode 64: College Football Season, Michigan State vs Western Michigan Preview
    Aug 28 2025
    The Spartan Savants give some bold predictions for the MSU football season, predict conference champions and Heisman Trophy contenders throughout the country, and dive into the Spartans' Friday-night season opener against Western Michigan. Plus, more game picks and the newest "Savant of the Week."

    3:27 MSU Bold Predictions and Record
    5:25 Conference Champion & Heisman Predictions, Dark Horses
    19:09 Michigan State - Western Michigan Preview
    41:57 CFB Week 1 Picks
    56:38 Savant of the Week
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    1 hr
  • Episode 63: MSU Wraps Up Fall Camp and Michigan's Punishment

    Episode 63: MSU Wraps Up Fall Camp and Michigan's Punishment
    Aug 22 2025
    The Spartan Savants discuss their takeaways as the MSU football team concludes fall camp and briefly touch on Michigan's penalties from the NCAA's cheating scandal investigation. Plus, the return of Miss the Vis and our weekly picks segment.

    0:15 Intro
    2:00 Savant of the Week
    2:59 Takeaways as the Spartans Wrap Fall Camp
    17:49 Reasons for Optimism
    22:43 MSU's Biggest Concerns
    32:11 Michigan Penalties
    39:23 Miss the Vis: Transfer Edition
    43:04 Week 0 CFB Picks
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    50 mins
  • Episode 62: 2025 MSU Football Talk & Schedule Breakdown Feat. Matt Sheehan (Locked On Spartans)

    Episode 62: 2025 MSU Football Talk & Schedule Breakdown Feat. Matt Sheehan (Locked On Spartans)
    Aug 15 2025
    The Spartan Savants are back again! This time we're joined by MSU podcasting royalty as we analyze the 2025 football schedule. Plus, additional thoughts from Willy, Nicky, and Trav on some of the latest news and headlines around college football.
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Episode 61: New Athletic Director, State of Spartan Athletics, Football Reset

    Episode 61: New Athletic Director, State of Spartan Athletics, Football Reset
    Jun 6 2025
    The Spartan Savants discuss the Alan Haller Era, the hiring of J Batt as MSU's new athletic director, and the state of the Spartan football program.
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Episode 60: 2024-25 MSU Basketball Wrap Up

    Episode 60: 2024-25 MSU Basketball Wrap Up
    Apr 5 2025
    The Spartans Savants discuss the season-ending Elite 8 loss to Auburn, reflect on the season that was, and look ahead at the future of Spartan basketball and college sports in general now that we have to deal with NIL and the transfer portal.
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    36 mins