Why we’re optimistic on MSU hoops

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Why we’re optimistic on MSU hoops

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33 minutes

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Jan 19, 2024

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We discuss the Spartans' return to winning ways as Steven Izzo scores, Kyle Austin swears, and Jonathan Smith adds more fresh faces to the football program.
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Released:

Jan 19, 2024

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The latest analysis on Michigan State football, basketball and recruiting. 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.

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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
Spring practice observations and NFL Draft expectations: MLive reporters Brandon Champion and Matt Wenzel discuss Michigan State’s spring game. Who stood out on offense and defense? The guys also chat about QB Theo Day, who was one of nine players to enter the transfer portal this week and Quavaris Crouch, a... by Spartan Confidential Podcast
41 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
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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
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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
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The Summer of Izzo: Tom Izzo is thriving on the recruiting trail, but will Emoni Bates play for Michigan State? by Spartan Confidential Podcast
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Early observations from Michigan State spring football practice: MLive reporters Brandon Champion and Matt Wenzel share observations from the early part of Michigan State’s spring football practices including limited depth on the offensive line, fierce positions battles at running back and cornerback, Brandon Jordan’s impact on the field and in recruiting and Mel Tucker’s NFL-style operation. <br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p> by Spartan Confidential Podcast
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Who will replace Dane Fife at Michigan State?: MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel discuss longtime Tom Izzo assistant Dane Fife’s departure from Michigan State to return to Indiana. What are the Spartans losing? The guys then discuss some possible replacements before divi... by Spartan Confidential Podcast
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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
Who will Michigan State start at QB and RB?: MLive reporters Brandon Champion and Matt Wenzel begin their football position previews with the quarterbacks and running backs. Who has the early edge at signal caller between Peyton Thorne and Anthony Russo? And which guys will emerge from a revamped... by Spartan Confidential Podcast
45 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
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Answering your Michigan State football, hoops questions by Spartan Confidential Podcast
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Hello Payton Thorne, so long Cassius Winston and Xavier Tillman by Spartan Confidential Podcast
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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
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
Michigan State travels to Northwestern for season opener: MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel discuss Michigan State hiring Alan Haller as its new athletic director before previewing the Spartans’ opener against Northwestern. Also Tom Izzo offers a big man from Utah and predictions f... by Spartan Confidential Podcast
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Michigan State has options at WR, but who will emerge at TE?: MLive reporters Brandon Champion and Matt Wenzel return for another preview episode this time taking a deep dive into Michigan State’s pass catchers. The Spartans appear to be well positioned at WR where Jalen Nailor and Jayden Reed return, but who is ... by Spartan Confidential Podcast
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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
Kenneth Walker III should be a Heisman Trophy finalist: MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel give initial thoughts on Michigan State football’s Peach Bowl matchup with Pittsburgh before discussing why they believe Kenneth Walker III should have received an invite to New York City as... by Spartan Confidential Podcast
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Who are Michigan State's recruiting targets for 2022?: Who’s next? MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel spend an episode talking about Michigan State’s top recruiting targets in the 2022 class on both the basketball court and the football field. Topics include Tom Izzo’s rare recru... by Spartan Confidential Podcast
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