Chris Solari and Graham Couch discuss the state of the Spartans men's basketball team after two somewhat uninspiring exhibition games, then dive into MSU football, where the Spartans can't buy a break.

Andrew Birkle, Shawn Windsor, Tony Garcia, Graham Couch and Chris Solari were LIVE on a massive crossover show from the Freep Sports Show, Spartan Speak and Hail Yes! The guys open the show by discussing the Michigan vs. Michigan State rivalry game on Saturday and what's at stake for both teams at the Big House. That conversation ventures into the changing college sports landscape and how much fans are still truly invested with players in their first rivalry game. Does it feel like this game has no juice? Then, the guys talk a little bit of college basketball after both the Spartans and Wolverines opened the season with wins on Monday. Who will be the better team this year and go further in March Madness?

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