Michigan State hasn't struggled like this since Tom Izzo's first season

Big Ten football is canceled, what does it mean for Michigan State?: In the inaugural episode of the Spartan Confidential podcast, MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Matt Wenzel and Kyle Austin discuss the Big Ten's decision to cancel fall football in 2020 before examining the challenges of a spring season. The crew... by Spartan Confidential Podcast

36 min listen

The Summer of Izzo: Tom Izzo is thriving on the recruiting trail, but will Emoni Bates play for Michigan State? by Spartan Confidential Podcast

28 min listen

Trailer: Spartan Confidential from MLive.com: From Spartan Stadium to the Breslin Center and everywhere in between, join host Brandon Champion and MLive.com's Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel as they breakdown all the biggest stories from the banks of the Red Cedar. by Spartan Confidential Podcast

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'Inept' loss at Northwestern, Christmas showdown on deck: On this Festivus episode of MLive’s Spartan Confidential podcast, reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel air their sports related grievances before discussing the Spartans loss at Northwestern and previewing what is sure to be another ... by Spartan Confidential Podcast

42 min listen

Rutgers debacle, looking ahead to Michigan: In this episode, MLive’s Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel recap Michigan State’s sloppy season-opening loss to Rutgers. What went wrong? Lots of things, but the guys agree it wasn’t Rocky Lombardi’s fault. Were there any bright spots? They... by Spartan Confidential Podcast

41 min listen

Michigan State basketball practice begins: The 2021 college basketball season will be unlike any before, but Tom Izzo returns tons of talent as the Spartans aim for their fourth-straight Big Ten regular season title. In this episode of MLive’s Spartan Confidential podcast, Brandon Champion and ... by Spartan Confidential Podcast

31 min listen

Michigan-Michigan State basketball preview: Michigan and Michigan State will play each other twice in men's basketball this week. In a special crossover episode, MLive's beat writers for the two programs break down how the teams got here, what's at stake, and what to expect in the... by Spartan Confidential Podcast

21 min listen

Recapping Mel Tucker's first early signing day: MLive reporters Brandon Champion and Matt Wenzel discuss Mel Tucker’s first early signing day in which 16 players from across the country joined the Michigan State football team. They also discuss three marquee prospects that remain unsigned and what g... by Spartan Confidential Podcast

42 min listen

Pads are finally popping at Michigan State: Mel Tucker got his first real look at his roster in a scrimmage at Spartan Stadium earlier this week, the Spartans first game situation since the Pinstripe Bowl in December 2019. So, what’s the roster outlook as the calendar creeps closer to the season... by Spartan Confidential Podcast

32 min listen

Upset in the Big House, Michigan State travels to Iowa: In this episode, MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel recap Michigan State’s shocking upset of Michigan in the Big House behind QB Rocky Lombardi, true freshman WR Ricky White and a perfectly executed game plan from Mel Tucker ... by Spartan Confidential Podcast

36 min listen

Big Ten football is back: In this episode of the Spartan Confidential podcast, host Brandon Champion and Michigan State beat reporters Matt Wenzel and Kyle Austin discuss the ramifications of the Big Ten’s decision to play f... by Spartan Confidential Podcast

26 min listen

What's wrong with Michigan State basketball?: In this episode, MLive reporters Brandon Champion and Kyle Austin examine Michigan State basketball’s struggles in Big Ten play. What are the real issues with this team? Unfortunately, there isn’t a simple answer. Topics include instability at point gu... by Spartan Confidential Podcast

32 min listen

Big Ten football schedule 3.0: It's almost October! In this episode Brandon Champion is joined by MLive Michigan State beat reporters Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel to breakdown the third edition of Michigan State’s 2020 football schedule. Is 4-4 a realistic prediction? Also inclu... by Spartan Confidential Podcast

33 min listen

Michigan State holds off Penn State, keeps slim tourney hopes alive: MLive reporters Brandon Champion and Kyle Austin discuss Michigan State basketball’s much-needed win against Penn State including the insertion of Malik Hall into the starting lineup, continued struggles at point guard and Marcus Bingham Jr.’s emergenc... by Spartan Confidential Podcast

41 min listen

The Land Grant Trophy is up for grabs at Penn State: In this episode, MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Matt Wenzel and Kyle Austin explain why the Land Grant Trophy is unquestionably the best trophy in sports before previewing the Spartans trip to Penn State on Saturday. The guys also discuss the Sparta... by Spartan Confidential Podcast

40 min listen

Iowa loss, recruiting wins, Michigan State hosts surging Indiana: In this episode, MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Matt Wenzel and Kyle Austin discuss the good and bad of Michigan State football including a “totally unacceptable” loss to Iowa and the huge in-state commitment of top-200 player Rayshaun Benny. Also, ... by Spartan Confidential Podcast

37 min listen

Michigan State basketball returns, promptly gets crushed by Rutgers: In this episode, MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel breakdown Michigan State’s abysmal return to action against Rutgers. Is this fixable? Who’s to blame? And what do Spartans’ NCAA tournament chances look like now with road g... by Spartan Confidential Podcast

39 min listen

Michigan State gets tough to upset Illinois: In this episode, MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel breakdown Michigan State’s hard-fought upset of No. 5 Illinois. Topics include the Spartans usage of a trimmed down rotation and big man by committee to slow Kofi Cockburn, ... by Spartan Confidential Podcast

40 min listen

Michigan State's March Madness hopes on life support: MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel discuss what it will take for Michigan State to make the NCAA tournament after its latest road losses to Ohio State and Iowa and recap National Signing Day in which the Spartans lost Rayshau... by Spartan Confidential Podcast

41 min listen

Michigan State earns historic win at Duke: MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel return from a Thanksgiving break to react to a pair of massive wins for Michigan State. First, they breakdown the Spartans’ first ever win at Cameron Indoor Stadium behind Rocket Watts, Aaro... by Spartan Confidential Podcast

34 min listen

Rutgers visits in season opener: It's been 300 days since Michigan State played a football game, but the season opener is finally here. In this episode, Brandon Champion is joined by Matt Wenzel and Kyle Austin to discuss Mel Tucker's Michigan State coaching debut against Ru... by Spartan Confidential Podcast

34 min listen

Michigan State, UCLA set for blue blood battle: Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel discuss a nervous Selection Sunday for Michigan State before previewing their blue blood battle with UCLA in the First Four. What should Spartan fans expect from the Bruins and how do they match up with Mic... by Spartan Confidential Podcast

42 min listen

Hello Payton Thorne, so long Cassius Winston and Xavier Tillman by Spartan Confidential Podcast

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Michigan State set for 'keep chopping' bowl vs. Rutgers: MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel recap Michigan State’s electrifying win against Western Kentucky and impressive QB Bailey Zappe before previewing the Spartans trip to New Jersey to play Rutgers. Also, your questions and ta... by Spartan Confidential Podcast

48 min listen

COVID-19 hits Michigan State basketball: MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel discuss the positive COVID-19 cases within the Michigan State basketball program. How many games will be postponed? And what is the significance, if any, of the timing following a brutal los... by Spartan Confidential Podcast

41 min listen

Breaking down the point guard shuffle at Michigan State: MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel discuss the ongoing point guard shuffle within the Michigan State basketball program as Northeastern standout Tyson Walker commits and Rocket Watts enters the transfer portal. Why didn’t Wat... by Spartan Confidential Podcast

41 min listen

After rough MSU basketball season, will spring football bring new hope?: MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel discuss Michigan State’s disappointing basketball season which culminated with an OT First Four loss to UCLA before looking ahead to potential roster changes in the offseason. How active wil... by Spartan Confidential Podcast

43 min listen

Why Michigan State is embracing name, image and likeness by Spartan Confidential Podcast

44 min listen

What to expect from Michigan State's spring game: MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel discuss what fans can expect from Michigan State’s first spring game under Mel Tucker. Which players are we keeping our eye on? The guys also discuss Elijah Collins and how his battle with C... by Spartan Confidential Podcast

40 min listen

Aaron Henry declares for NBA Draft: MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel discuss Aaron Henry’s rise from three-star prospect to likely NBA Draft pick by recollecting on his time at Michigan State. What were his best moments? And does he have the tools to make it ... by Spartan Confidential Podcast

40 min listen

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