Spartan Savants

The Spartan Savants recap a win over Youngstown State, preview a challenging Big Ten opener on the road against No. 25 USC, and weigh in on the Jonathan Smith to UCLA talk. 1:27 Michigan State vs. Youngstown State Recap 16:23 Jonathan Smith to UCLA 25:47 Michigan State vs. USC Football Preview 41:30 Resetting Expectations Before Conference Play 45:03 Savant of the Week 46:06 Week 4 College Footbal...

Willy, Nicky, and Trav discuss Michigan State's statement overtime win against Boston College, the upcoming nonconference matchup with Youngstown State, an unusual kickoff time for the Big Ten opener against USC, and our thoughts and expectations for the MSU football team moving forward. Plus, some Detroit Lions talk and our Week 3 picks. 1:57 Aidan Chiles Leads MSU Past BC 4:51 Michigan State vs...

The Spartan Savants are back for Week 2 of the college football season. This week, we give our thoughts on the season-opening win over Western Michigan and why this week's game against Boston College is a "must-win." 2:00 Michigan State-Western Michigan Recap 9:34 The Good 14:06 The Bad  19:13 The Ugly 23:44 Week 1 Grades 26:56 A Must-Win 29:18 Michigan State vs Boston College Preview 47:40 Savant...

The Spartan Savants give some bold predictions for the MSU football season, predict conference champions and Heisman Trophy contenders throughout the country, and dive into the Spartans' Friday-night season opener against Western Michigan. Plus, more game picks and the newest "Savant of the Week." 3:27 MSU Bold Predictions and Record 5:25 Conference Champion & Heisman Predictions, Dark Horses...

The Spartan Savants discuss their takeaways as the MSU football team concludes fall camp and briefly touch on Michigan's penalties from the NCAA's cheating scandal investigation. Plus, the return of Miss the Vis and our weekly picks segment. 0:15 Intro 2:00 Savant of the Week 2:59 Takeaways as the Spartans Wrap Fall Camp 17:49 Reasons for Optimism 22:43 MSU's Biggest Concerns 32:11 Michigan Penalt...

The Spartan Savants are back again! This time we're joined by MSU podcasting royalty as we analyze the 2025 football schedule. Plus, additional thoughts from Willy, Nicky, and Trav on some of the latest news and headlines around college football.

The Spartan Savants discuss the Alan Haller Era, the hiring of J Batt as MSU's new athletic director, and the state of the Spartan football program.

The Spartans Savants discuss the season-ending Elite 8 loss to Auburn, reflect on the season that was, and look ahead at the future of Spartan basketball and college sports in general now that we have to deal with NIL and the transfer portal.

Trav, Nicky, and Willy recap the Spartans' first weekend of the NCAA Tournament, dive into some other games and college basketball stuff, preview the Sweet 16 matchup with Ole Miss, and make their picks for Thursday and Friday's Sweet 16 games.

Join the Spartan Savants as they dive into March Madness with a brief discussion of the MSU vs Bryant first-round games, some general bracket talk, and fill out our annual Spartan Savants bracket.

The Spartan Savants dive into the latest controversy surrounding the Michigan State-Michigan rivalry and look ahead to the Big Ten Tournament and March Madness.

MSU Basketball is back on top of the Big Ten. Celebrate with the Spartan Savants as we dive into the final 2 regular season games, the Big 10 tournament, and Bracket Science ahead of March Madness. Plus, our thoughts on the Spartans moving a football game to Ford Field.

Nick and Trav react to Michigan State's buzzer-beating win over Maryland and briefly discuss beating Michigan and being in the Big Ten title race.

The Spartan Savants dive into two huge wins for Michigan State basketball and a heated rivalry matchup against Michigan with first place in the Big Ten on the line.

It was an ugly West Coast road trip for the Spartan basketball team. Trav, Willy, and Nicky dive into MSU's first two Big Ten losses and what it means for the rest of the season. Plus, the football team adds to the 2026 recruiting class mid-recording and a brief look at Super Bowl LIX.

It was an ugly West Coast road trip for the Spartan basketball team. Trav, Willy, and Nicky dive into MSU's first two Big Ten losses and what it means for the rest of the season. Plus, the football team adds to the 2026 recruiting class mid-recording and a brief look at Super Bowl LIX.

The Spartan Savants are joined by a special guest to discuss Michigan State basketball's 12-game winning streak and undefeated start to Big Ten play, the challenges of the upcoming West Coast road trip, and the inconsistent play of Jaden Akins.

The Spartan Savants discuss MSU's win over Illinois, predict the outlook of the remaining games on the Big Ten schedule, and give their thoughts on the College Football National Championship Game. Plus, a winning-streak themed "Miss the Vis" and which MSU game compares to the Detroit Lions playoff loss against the Washington Commanders?

Trav, Willy, and Nicky give their thoughts on new MSU offensive lineman Connor Moore and other transfers and early enrollees for the football program, dive into the College Football Playoff, and reassess expectations for a thriving Michigan State basketball team. Plus, a brief analysis of the NFL Divisional Playoff games this weekend. (Go Lions!)

The Spartan Savants discuss the additions to the Michigan State football roster and staff, the resurgence of Spartan basketball, the outlook of Big Ten basketball, and the College Football Playoff semifinals.

The Spartan Savants dive deep into the Detroit Lions' outlook after the recent injuries, Michigan State football's early returns in the transfer portal, Michigan State basketball, and some national College Football stuff. Plus, our bowl game picks including the first round of the College Football Playoff and some playoff predictions.

Trav, Willy, and Nick review the MSU football season, briefly discuss national signing day and the future of the Michigan State program, the latest College Football Playoff rankings, the basketball team's results in the Maui Invitational, and a nice road win over Minnesota. Also, a look at MSU football's top recruits in the last 24 years and picks for the conference championships and select NFL ga...

The boys talk Spartan football and basketball after a painful win over Purdue and two games in Maui. Plus, MSU still has a shot at a bowl game, a look at MSU alums drafted in the first round of the NBA Draft since 2000, and our weekly picks.

Trav, Willy, and Nicky review the Spartans' loss to Illinois and briefly preview Friday's upcoming game against Purdue. Can MSU win its final 2 games to reach bowl eligibility? Plus, a look at MSU's all-time sack leaders in a Miss The Vis that takes a dark turn and our weekly picks.

The Spartan Savants discuss the loss to No. 1 Kansas and what the MSU football team needs to do to reach a bowl game. Plus, additional thoughts on the College Football Playoff, a Champions Classic-themed Miss the Vis, and our weekly picks.