Episodes

  • Episode 75: Michigan State Searches for Answers Ahead of Minnesota Matchup

    Episode 75: Michigan State Searches for Answers Ahead of Minnesota Matchup
    Oct 30 2025
    After another Big Ten loss to archrival Michigan, tensions are high for the Michigan State Spartans football teams as it travels to Minnesota. Can the Spartans finally get a Big Ten win? Is it time to make a change at quarterback? How much longer will the Jonathan Smith regime last?

    The Spartan Savants discuss all that and more.
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    53 mins
  • Episode 74: Michigan State Hosts No. 25 Michigan in "That Sucker"

    Episode 74: Michigan State Hosts No. 25 Michigan in "That Sucker"
    Oct 23 2025
    It's Rivalry Week! The Spartans host No. 25 Michigan on Saturday night, with the Paul Bunyan Trophy on the line. Can MSU pull off the upset? Is Jonathan Smith's job now safe?

    The Spartan Savants break down the keys to victory and what different results would mean for the overall state of the Michigan State football program.
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    58 mins
  • Episode 73: Can Indiana End the Jonathan Smith Era at Michigan State?

    Episode 73: Can Indiana End the Jonathan Smith Era at Michigan State?
    Oct 17 2025
    With head football coach Jonathan Smith firmly on the hot seat, does Michigan State have any shot at upsetting No.3 Indiana? How do the situations of other failing coaches across the country impact the Spartans? What does MSU need to return to relevance in the Big Ten?

    The Spartan Savants discuss.
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    34 mins
  • Episode 72: Michigan State-UCLA Football Postgame Reaction

    Episode 72: Michigan State-UCLA Football Postgame Reaction
    Oct 12 2025
    The Spartan Savants briefly discuss a disastrous performance against UCLA and weigh in on the state of the MSU Football program. Have we seen enough of Jonathan Smith to call for another coaching change?
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    35 mins
  • Episode 71: Michigan State Looks for Homecoming Win Against UCLA

    Episode 71: Michigan State Looks for Homecoming Win Against UCLA
    Oct 9 2025
    Trav and Willy take a look at Michigan State's upcoming game against UCLA as the Spartans try to earn their first Big Ten win of the 2025 college football season. Plus, some high praise for Aidan Chiles from ESPN, who should be at the top of next month's College Football Playoff rankings, and our weekly game picks.

    0:54 Brief Dive into Detroit Tigers playoff land
    2:43 Michigan State vs. UCLA Game Preview: Win No Longer Guaranteed
    18:35 ESPN's Early October College QB Rankings
    23:40 Who deserves to be the top teams in the College Football Playoff rankings?
    25:39 Week 7 College Football Picks
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    39 mins
  • Episode 70: Michigan State-Nebraska Postgame Reaction

    Episode 70: Michigan State-Nebraska Postgame Reaction
    Oct 6 2025
    Willy and Trav discuss Saturday's loss to Nebraska. What does it mean for Jonathan Smith and the Michigan State football program? What issues are they facing and can they be fixed?
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    28 mins
  • Episode 69: Michigan State Visits Nebraska in Battle of Rebuilds

    Episode 69: Michigan State Visits Nebraska in Battle of Rebuilds
    Oct 2 2025
    Nicky, Willy, and Trav are joined by Matt Owens of the Common Fan Podcast as they preview this week's football game between Michigan State (3-1) and Nebraska. The guys talk about the game from both sides before announcing our newest "Savant of the Week" and making our weekly picks.

    0:33 Michigan State vs. Nebraska Preview w/ Matt Owens of the Common Fan Podcast
    32:59 Additional Thoughts from the MSU Perspective
    40:00 Savant of the Week
    42:01 College Football Week 6 Picks
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    54 mins
  • Episode 68: Spartans Head to the Bye Week After a Loss to USC

    Episode 68: Spartans Head to the Bye Week After a Loss to USC
    Sep 25 2025
    The Spartan Savants discuss the season's first loss, expectations for the season going into the bye week, and the state of the football program. Plus, Savant of the Week and our weekly picks.

    1:29 Michigan State loses road game to USC
    15:36 What should we expect from the Spartans going forward?
    20:08 How are we feeling about Jonathan Smith?
    33:05 Savant of the Week
    34:34 Week 5 College Football Picks
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    45 mins