5 Star Zone with Rico Beard and Harold Shelton

Rico tells you what he saw in the Spartans blowout loss to the Buckeyes.

The College Football Playoff committee once again ranked Michigan over Michigan State because of "stats." Rico and Evan discuss a path for Michigan State to beat Ohio State this weekend in Columbus. 

Now that Michigan State has taken care of business against Maryland, can they do the same against Ohio State? The odds are against them. 

Rico gives you his top 4 reasons the Wolverines beat the Nittany Lions.

Will Michigan go on the road and beat Penn State and can Michigan State care of business at home against Maryland? 

Michigan is ranked #6 in the new College Football Playoff while Michigan State is #7 while they beat Michigan head-to-head. Rico and Evan talk about the impact of the new rankings and why Michigan is #6. 

Michigan beat Indiana, while doing so lost Blake Corum to injury, will he be healthy enough to return next week? Should Michigan stop with the two QB shuffle? 

Michigan State won't be ranked #3 in the College Football Playoff anymore after they lost to Purdue 40-29 Saturday afternoon. Rico Beard talks about the loss and what the Spartans need to do now. 

Michigan State beat Michigan 37-33. The Spartans are now ranked #3 in the CFP. Rico and Evan break down the instant classic of a game, the refs, Cade McNamara, JJ McCarthy and of course the Heisman worthy performance of Kenneth Walker III. 

Michigan State pulled out a thrilling win over the wolverines Saturday afternoon. Rico and Evan give you their instant reaction. 

Rico and Evan broke down the game and how both teams can win in part 1. Part 2 involves everything else around the game. Which pregame show will you go to? Will it end up like "Anchorman?" 

It's finally here, Michigan and Michigan State week. This game is so huge that Rico and Evan will be releasing two episodes this week.  In part 1 Rico and Evan give keys to winning the game for both Michigan and Michigan State. 

Michigan took care of business against Northwestern. Michigan now prepares to take on Michigan State at Spartan Stadium this upcoming Saturday in a battle of the undefeated. 

Rico and Evan talk about the rumors swirling around Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker. Will he get offered the LSU job and if he does will he take it?

Rico tells you what he saw in the Michigan State and Indiana game. MSU did what it needed to do to remain undefeated. Payton Thorne looked like he tried to make too many plays and the Hoosiers shut down Kenneth Walker III. 

Michigan and Michigan State are both 6-0. What Rico and Evan saw in their wins over Nebraska and Rutgers. What time will the Michigan and Michigan State game be at and so much more on this week's episode of The Five Star Zone. 

What Rico saw in the Michigan win over Nebraska. Michigan is headed to a bye week. The best and worst from the game and giving credit to the Wolverines. 

Rico breaks down the Spartans win over Rutgers making them 6-0 on the season and bowl eligible. 

Should Michigan play the freshman JJ McCarthy or should they ride it out with Cade McNamara?    Michigan State looks like they need work on their pass defense. What will both teams do going forward in the Big Ten season?

Michigan State topped Western Kentucky and Rico lets you know what he saw within the game. MSU also had their first basketball practice that was open to the public.

West Bloomfield's Dillon Tatum spoke with Rico Beard after he announced his commitment to Michigan State. Tatum tell Rico why he chose MSU over Michigan. 

Michigan State faces a tough Western Kentucky team that throws the ball all over the field. Can the Michigan State defense stop them and can they continue to run the ball? Michigan goes on the road to face Wisconsin and looks to upset the Badgers. Will they be able to throw the ball against the Wisconsin Badgers?

Michigan State avoided an upset with a win over Nebraska in overtime. Rico and Evan give their instant reaction as well as reaction to Michigan's win over Rutgers.

Michigan State had a very impressive win over Miami in Miami. Now it's on to Nebraska. Rico breaks down the win over the Hurricanes, why he was impressed and what exactly is "the woodshed?" 

Michigan dominated Washington on the ground, winning the game 31-10, did you want to see the team throw more? . Michigan State won 42-14 but what exactly do we know about the Spartans?  . After week 3, we should know a lot more about these teams. Rico gives his take on the new MSU entrance.