Episodes

  • Episode 101: What's Next for the Spartans: Illinois Recap & Northwestern Preview

    Episode 101: What's Next for the Spartans: Illinois Recap & Northwestern Preview
    Oct 16 2026
    Michigan State dropped its homecoming game against Illinois in overtime. The Spartan Savants dissect the loss and what lies ahead for the Spartans against No. 25 Northwestern on Saturday.
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    50 mins
  • Episode 100: Still A Long Way to Go For the Michigan State Football Program

    Episode 100: Still A Long Way to Go For the Michigan State Football Program
    Oct 8 2026
    Welcome to Episode 100 of Spartan Savants! In this milestone episode, the guys dive deep into the state of the Michigan State football program, reflecting on recent performances and the long road ahead in building sustainable success in the Big Ten.

    Episode 100 Milestone: Reflecting on 100 episodes of covering Michigan State athletics.

    State of the Program: A realistic assessment of where MSU football currently stands and the timeline for rebuilding depth.

    Looking Ahead: Expectations for the rest of the season, improvements needed, and a letter from new AD Dan Bartholomae.

    Spartan Savants Lifetime Achievement Award: There's only one person deserving of this.
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    57 mins
  • Episode 99: Spartans Get Reality Check As Injury Bug Bites

    Episode 99: Spartans Get Reality Check As Injury Bug Bites
    Oct 1 2026
    Spartan Savants - Episode 99
    Michigan State hit a brutal bump in the road with a rough outing against Nebraska. In this episode, Trav, Willy, and Nicky break down where things went wrong, assess the growing injury list, and analyze how The Spartans can move forward as the schedule heats up. Plus, some big-time positive momentum on the recruiting trail for Tom Izzo and Michigan State Basketball.

    In This Episode:
    Nebraska Fallout & Reality Check: Breaking down the loss to Nebraska, offensive inefficiencies, and what the game revealed about Michigan State's current state as a program.

    The Injury Bug Hits Hard: Assessing the impact of losing Cam Edwards alongside other key injuries, and how depth issues are being exposed across the roster.

    Offensive Breakdown & Roster Depth: Where does the offense go from here? We analyze the execution, play-calling, and where personnel need to step up.

    Previewing Wisconsin: Breaking down the matchup against the Badgers, key keys to victory, and predictions for the trip to Madison.

    Basketball Recruiting Win: Shifting to the hardwood—Tom Izzo lands another major basketball recruit.

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Episode 98: MSU's Moral Victory

    Episode 98: MSU's Moral Victory
    Sep 23 2026
    The Spartan Savants are back for Episode 98 as they approach the century mark! Willie, Nicky, and Trav react to Michigan State’s 27-10 loss to Notre Dame in South Bend. Is there such a thing as an "encouraging loss?" The boys break down the defensive execution, discipline, talent gaps, and offensive concerns before previewing the upcoming Big Ten opener against an undefeated Nebraska team at Spartan Stadium. Plus, a dive into college football and NFL storylines around the nation (Ole Miss/LSU, Florida, Louisville, and Caleb Williams' injury drama) and weekly picks!

    Notre Dame Recap
    Talent & NIL Gap
    Nebraska Matchup
    Offensive Concerns And More


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    53 mins
  • Episode 97: Michigan State's First Big Test of the Fitzgerald Era

    Episode 97: Michigan State's First Big Test of the Fitzgerald Era
    Sep 17 2026
    The Spartan Savants dive into the first major test for Michigan State football under head coach Pat Fitzgerald as the Spartans prepare to hit the road for a massive non-conference matchup against Notre Dame. The guys break down MSU’s early-season momentum, key takeaways from recent performances, and what it will take to pull off an upset in South Bend.

    Evaluating the Start of the Fitzgerald Era
    Recapping Michigan State’s early performance through the first two weeks.

    Previewing Notre Dame
    Matchup breakdown: Offense, defense, and special teams against the Fighting Irish.

    Big Ten & National College Football Recap
    Surprises, disappointments, and key results around the Big Ten conference.

    Weekly College Football Picks & Best Bets

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    Go Green! 🟢⚪

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    52 mins
  • Episode 96: Spartans Start 1-0

    Episode 96: Spartans Start 1-0
    Sep 10 2026
    The Spartans start the season 1–0!

    Nicky and Trav break down Michigan State's 30–20 win over Toledo, highlight standout players like Cam Edwards, evaluate key Big Ten Week 1 action, and pick their spread bets for a massive slate of Week 2 college football games.

    Michigan State vs. Toledo Game Recap (32–20 Win)
    Standout Players & Takeaways
    Week 2 Preview: Michigan State vs. Eastern Michigan
    Around the Big Ten & National Week 1 Reactions
    College Football Week 2 Picks

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    54 mins
  • Episode 95: 2026-27 College Football Preview

    Episode 95: 2026-27 College Football Preview
    Sep 3 2026
    Episode 95
    The Spartan Savants dive into the upcoming 2026 Michigan State football season and the broader college football landscape. In this episode:
    Coaching Era: What we want to see in year one under head coach Pat Fitzgerald on the East Lansing sidelines.
    Awards & Superlatives: Bold player predictions, team MVP picks, and breakout player awards for the Spartans.
    Schedule & Predictions: Game-by-game breakdown and final record projections.
    National Preview: Conference title races, College Football Playoff contenders, and key predictions across the country.
    Weekly Picks: Game-by-game picks to close out the show.

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    Go Green! 🟢⚪
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    47 mins
  • Episode 94: Michigan State Hires New Athletic Director

    Episode 94: Michigan State Hires New Athletic Director
    Aug 20 2026
    Michigan State has a new athletic director, and the Spartan Savants break down the hiring of Dan Bartholomae and what it could mean for the future of Spartan Athletics.

    The guys discuss Bartholomae's background, what he brings to East Lansing and what expectations should come with the hire.

    And of course, there's a fresh batch of disrespect for MSU football.

    Go Green. Go White.

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