Spartan Confidential Podcast

On episode 100 of MLive's Spartan Confidential podcast, reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel recap Michigan State's win against Rutgers and tough loss at Indiana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel discuss what Malik Hall's latest foot injury means for Michigan State's season before reacting to a pair of tough losses at Illinois and at home against Purdue on MLK Day. Also, the latest football news including Elijah Collins' transfer destination Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel recap Michigan State basketball's big wins against Michigan and Wisconsin before looking ahead to a rare Friday-Monday 2-step against Illinois and Purdue. Also, Kevin Warren leaves the Big Ten for the Chicago Bears and the latest football news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In advance of the men's basketball game between the Spartans and the Wolverines, Kyle Austin and Andrew Kahn recap the teams' seasons so far and discuss the key matchups for Saturday's game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel recap Michigan State basketball's impressive win against Nebraska before previewing a rivalry showdown with Hunter Dickinson and Michigan. Also, the latest football news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel breakdown Michigan State football's 2023 recruiting class, which currently sits Top 25 in the nation, before recapping the basketball team's win against Oakland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel recap Michigan State basketball’s disappointing losses against Notre Dame and Northwestern before discussing the latest roster movement on the football team.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel look ahead to Michigan State football's long offseason after another disappointing loss, this time to Penn State, before recapping the basketball team's 2-1 weekend at the Phil Knight Invitational in Portland. Also, the latest fallout from last month's tunnel incidents at Michigan Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel recap Michigan State basketball's close loss to Gonzaga on the USS Abraham Lincoln and its thrilling win in 2 OT against Kentucky in the Champions Classic before discussing the football team's much-needed victory against Rutgers at Spartan Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel recap Michigan State’s gutsy win at Illinois before previewing a home clash with Rutgers. Also, Michigan State hoops wins its opener against Northern Arizona. Can the Spartans hang with mighty Gonzaga?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLive reporters Brandon Champion and Kyle Austin preview Michigan State's 2022-23 basketball season. The guys go through every player on the roster, taking a closer look at each guys role and season outlook before looking at the season as a whole. Topics include a brutal schedule and a wide open Big Ten. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel discuss the latest news surrounding the troubling incidents that occurred in the Big House tunnel after Michigan's win against rival Michigan State. What we saw, who is to blame, and how will this impact the rest of the Spartans season? Also, a recap of Michigan State basketball's closer-than-expected exhibition win against Grand Valley...

Matt Wenzel is joined by U-M beat writers Aaron McMann and Andrew Kahn to talk MSU vs. Michigan, what the game means for both programs, strengths and weaknesses, predictions and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel recap Michigan State football’s fourth-straight loss, this time to Ohio State, before previewing another big home game against Wisconsin and discussing their takeaways from Big Ten basketball media days.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel recap Michigan State’s latest loss at Maryland before previewing a home clash with the mighty Ohio State Buckeyes. Is there any hope for a historic upset?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel recap Michigan State’s second-straight blowout loss, this time at home to Minnesota, before previewing the Spartans trip east to face an improved Maryland squad. Also, early season basketball storylines as practice begins.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel recap Michigan State’s disappointing loss at Washington before previewing the Spartans’ matchup vs. Minnesota at Spartan Stadium. Also, your questions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel recap the good and bad of Michigan State's 52-0 win against Akron before previewing their tough West Coast trip to Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel recap Michigan State’s season opening win against Western Michigan and look ahead to Saturday’s game against Akron. Topics include major injuries, Jacoby Windmon’s epic debut and young playmakers. Also, your questions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel return from an extended summer break to discuss Michigan State’s outlook for the 2022 football season and preview the Spartans season opener against Western Michigan.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLive reporters Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel discuss the goings on at Michigan State football’s fall camp, including preseason storylines and players to watch before the Sept. 2 opener against Western Michigan. They also touch on Michigan State basketball’s recruiting run, with three commits in the last two weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel look back at the best Michigan State football games since 1985 via a draft format. Each host picks five games. Why were they great? And what stands out looking back at them? The guys also discuss Tom Izzo’s hire of ex-Spartan Thomas Kelley and a massive month of recruiting for Mel Tucker and Co.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel discuss a variety of off-the-field changes that could have a significant impact on Michigan State. Topics include changes to Big Ten division and schedule, lifted scholarship caps and balancing the transfer portal vs. high school recruiting. The guys also discuss Tom Izzo’s bold, against-the-grain decision to favor roster continuity ove...

MLive reporters Brandon Champion and Kyle Austin are joined by former MLive Michigan State beat reporter Diamond Leung to discuss the tragic death of former Spartan star Adreian Payne. Topics include his development on and off the court, memorable moments and his genuine and moving bond with Lacey Holsworth during the 2013-14 season. Also, Michigan State gets a surprise commitment and Max Christie...

MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel discuss the pros and cons of the landing spots for Michigan State’s four selections at the 2022 NFL Draft. The guys also react to Julius Marble’s transfer to Texas A&M, Joey Hauser’s return and Jaxon Kohler’s potential to make an immediate impact in East Lansing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices