Spartan Confidential Podcast

MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel discuss their takeaways and observations from Michigan State’s open spring practice at Spartan Stadium. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel react to news that longtime basketball assistant Dwayne Stephens is leaving Michigan State to be the head coach at Western Michigan. How will losing him impact the program? And who will Tom Izzo hire to replace him? Also, the latest news from spring football practice See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more...

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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn mor...

MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel recap Michigan State’s weekend in the NCAA tournament, including a hard-fought win against Davidson and near victory against Coach K and Duke. Also, big picture takeaways about the season, AJ Hoggard, the freshmen and Tom Izzo’s future, as well as updates from spring football practice and MSU’s Pro Day.  See acast.com/privacy for privac...

MLive reporters Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel break down Michigan State’s NCAA Tournament draw, including its reunion with Foster Loyer at Davidson and the potential of ending Coach K’s legendary career at Duke. Plus, spring football kicks off this week in East Lansing. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle Austin and Andrew Kahn preview the Big Ten Tournament, with a focus on Michigan and Michigan State. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLive reporters Brandon Champion and Kyle Austin discuss Michigan State’s lifeless performances against Michigan and Ohio State before analyzing the Spartans standing for the NCAA tournament. Also, a look at the state of recruiting and how the Spartans can improve in the future. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

MLive reporters Brandon Champion and Kyle Austin recap Michigan State losses to Illinois at the Breslin Center and at Iowa on Luka Garza night after which Tom Izzo hinted at lineup changes. But what changes? The guys also discuss how many wins the Spartans need to clinch a spot in March Madness and Izzo’s spirited take on postgame handshake lines.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out inf...

MLive reporters Brandon Champion and Kyle Austin react to Michigan State’s shocking loss to Big Ten basement dweller Penn State. Topics include lack of leadership, struggling seniors and AJ Hoggard’s development. Also, the pros and cons of a softer Izzo and his unprecedented decision to keep players from talking to the media after the loss. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information...

MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel react to Michigan State’s ugly losses at Rutgers and home vs. Wisconsin. Is it time to panic? And what can Tom Izzo do to get more consistent play from his talented-but-flawed roster? Also, Michigan State football has a top 5 recruiting class. For now.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad...

MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel discuss the good and bad of Michigan State’s buzzer-beating win at Maryland, as well as the Spartans dominant win against rival Michigan. Also, football news, including the transfer portal, 2023 recruiting and takeaways from interviews with early enrollees, Dillon Tatum, Katin Houser, Germie Bernard and Alex VanSumeran See acast.com/pri...

MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel react to Michigan State’s one-point loss at Illinois before discussing the ceilings of Malik Hall and Marcus Bingham Jr. Also, offseason football questions.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel discuss Michigan State’s ugly home loss to Northwestern before pondering how the Spartans can regain their early-season mojo ahead of road games against Wisconsin and Illinois. Also, tons of football news including transfers, new coaches and spring football.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about yo...

MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel discuss Joey Hauser’s buzzer-beater against Minnesota before having a big picture discussion around one question: How good are the Spartans? Also, football news including Jayden Reed’s return, Germie Bernard’s surprise arrival, coaching hires and a quick look at the 2022 schedule.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out informati...

Kyle Austin and Andrew Kahn preview Saturday's Michigan State vs. Michigan men's basketball game. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel discuss why Michigan State’s come-from-behind win in the Peach Bowl is the perfect cap to a remarkable season before discussing Jayden Reed’s looming NFL decision. The guys then turn their attention to basketball, where Tom Izzo’s bunch are 12-2 and ranked in the Top 10 in the country ahead of a showdown against Michigan in Ann Arbor. ...

  MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel preview this week’s Peach Bowl between Michigan State and Pittsburgh from multiple angles. Topics include off-the-field storylines such as COVID-19 and opt outs, as well as on-the-field matchups.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel recap an eventful early signing day at Michigan State including last-minute flips, 4-star prospects from Michigan, new transfer additions and the drama around 5-star offensive lineman Kiyaunta Goodwin. Also, Michigan State hoops starts 2-0 in the Big Ten thanks in large part to the growth of point guard Tyson Walker. See acast.com/priva...

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 a Heisman Trophy finalist. Kyle and Brandon also recap the basketball team’s wins over Louisville and Toledo before looking ahead to the start of B...

MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel recap a wild week of Michigan State athletics including Mel Tucker’s new contract and Big Ten Coach of the Year honors, a snow globe game vs. Penn State at Spartan Stadium and the basketball team’s mostly successful run at the Battle 4 Atlantis. Also, a look ahead to a Big Ten/ACC Challenge clash with Louisville and transfer news.  See...

MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel recap Michigan State’s blowout loss to Ohio State before discussing Mel Tucker's reported 10-year deal to stay in East Lansing. Also, a preview of the Spartans’ season finale against Penn State and how it could impact the postseason and a primer for the Battle 4 Atlantis featuring a matchup with Drew Valentine and Loyola-Chicago. See ac...

In this special crossover episode, MLive’s Matt Wenzel is joined by Cleveland.com reporters Doug Lesmerises, Nathan Baird and Stephen Means to preview this weekend’s Michigan State-Ohio State showdown in Columbus. Also, MLive reporters Brandon Champion and Kyle Austin discuss takeaways from Spartan basketball’s win at Butler, as well as early-season storylines.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy a...

MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel recap Michigan State’s first loss of the season at Purdue before previewing the Spartans’ home game against Maryland. Kyle and Brandon also discuss the basketball team’s season outlook with a focus on a season-opening clash with Kansas at Madison Square Garden.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about...

MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel recap Michigan State’s thrilling come-from-behind over rival Michigan at Spartan Stadium and preview the Spartans trip to play a dangerous Purdue team. Also, takeaways from the new-look basketball team’s debut exhibition win vs. Ferris State.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

For the first time since 1964, Michigan and Michigan State will play as undefeated, Top 10 teams. It's going to be brutal. Let's go. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices