Couch and The Rube

We dug into our hot takes and yours – on hopes and fears for MSU in Saturday's game at Michigan, on what would be satisfying from the Wolverines' perspective, on Kenneth Walker and Blake Corum, on my horrible gambling advice, on the Lions' QB situation and how the NFL and NFL refs treat the Lions and more.

We dug into your Twitter questions – on different scenarios that'll give Michigan State a chance to upset Michigan, on Mel Tucker's recruiting ability, on which young Pistons player has the best chance to become a force, on Tom Izzo's comments Tuesday and how many games MSU basketball team needs to win during its brutal early stretch and some other fun stuff. Plus we pick the games with Harry and...

We dug into how the dynamics of the MSU-Michigan football rivalry have changed over the last 15 years, especially with how fans see this rivalry. Then, a great conversation with The Athletic's James Edwards on this young Pistons team on the eve of its opener.

We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State's win over Wisconsin, Xavier Henderson's impact, Mel Tucker's game management, Jay Johnson's play calling, Scottie Hazelton's redemption, what this means for the season, and what the Spartans' chances are in two weeks at Michigan. Plus lots of other fun stuff.

We dug into your Twitter questions – on why this Saturday's Wisconsin game is so significant to Michigan State's football program, on the repercussions if things continue to go wrong, on Izzo's faith in Mady Sissoko, MSU's board of trustees, our best bets this weekend and more.

Off the top, we dug into the latest with Michigan State football – what Mel Tucker and Payton Thorne said this week and an offensive line recruit de-commits. Then great insight on the Badgers and everything going on with Wisconsin's team and program from the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel's Jeff Potrykus. Plus, we we pick the college football and NFL games with Harry, along with a can't-miss parlay.

We dug into our hot takes and yours – on why MSU fans (now more than ever) should be happy that MSU paid to keep Mel Tucker, on the state of MSU's roster, the quarterback position, an important MSU game against Wisconsin, FOX's obsession with Michigan's football program, the Lions, Dan Campbell's future and more.

We dug into your Twitter questions – on Mel Tucker's approach to roster building, whether Michigan State can compete with Ohio State, the number of "CAWS" coming from Spartan Stadium on Saturday, Scottie Hazelton vs. Aaron Glenn, Matt Shepard's take on the Tigers, sportswriter fandom and more.

We dug into what it would take for Michigan State to stay in the game with Ohio State, including a good conversation with The Columbus Dispatch's Joey Kaufman. Plus, we pick this week's college football and NFL games with Harry Gagnon.

We dug into our hot takes and yours – on the state of MSU's football team and program, confidence in Mel Tucker, how many wins are possible the rest of the season, the Lions just piling on the misery, betting Ohio State this week and more.

We dug into your Twitter questions – on frustration with Scott Hazelton and Mel Tucker's "death by inches" explanation, whether MSU football +8.5 is actually a value bet at Maryland, on Jaden Reed, Maliq Carr, Jay Johnson, Jayden Akins, burgers, donuts, hurricanes and more.

We dug into our hot takes and yours – largely on Michigan State's football team and program, the coaches, Mel Tucker's contract, the talent, and the rest of the season. Plus, takes on Dan Campbell and the Lions, and a good new story from The Rube about his 72-day stretch in the Ingham County Jail (at the 90-minute mark) as part of a strong finish to this 2 1/2-hour show.

We dug into your Twitter questions – on how MSU's football season hinges on Saturday's game against Minnesota, what it means for program momentum, the ceiling for the Spartans if things don't go well, whether it's OK to be excited about the Lions, and more.

Off the top: Our thoughts on the response by MSU football's coaches and players to their loss to Washington. Then a good conversation with St. Paul Pioneer Press Minnesota Gophers writer Andy Greder about the matchup with MSU. Plus we pick the college football and NFL games with Harry Gagnon.

We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State football's dreadful performance at Washington, Scottie Hazelton and the defense, new over-under season win expectations, the importance of this week's MSU game vs. Minnesota, the feel-good Lions, U-M's schedule and more.

During our remote show from FireKeepers' Casino and Sportsbook, we dug into your Twitter questions - on Michigan State football's chances at Washington, keys to the game, Payton Thorne, Keon Coleman, MSU statistical over-unders, U-M's schedule, your best and worst bets, eating sushi with your hands while you grocery shop and more.

Off the top, we dug into injuries to Jayden Reed and Jaden Akins and what that might mean for MSU's football and basketball teams. Then a good conversation with Seattle Times Washington football writer Mike Vorel. Plus, our college football and NFL picks with Harry Gagnon.

We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Payton Thorne's struggles, on Saturday's game at Washington as a defining point in this MSU football season, U-M's embarrassing schedule and QB situation, the pathetic Big Ten West, the Lions, a new tennis star, gambling losses and more.

We dug into your Twitter questions – on what this MSU football team needs to show against Akron, how things might be different for MSU's program had the 12-team playoff existed years ago, MSU's brutal basketball schedule, the original beef with Hondo, the worst Detroit pro sports signings, who's to really blame for the Tigers, good bets, Super Bowl picks and more.

Off the top, we dug into MSU's football team and what constitutes success agains Akron. Then a terrific conversation with The Athletic's Nick Baumgardner on the potential and concerns for this Spartan football team, U-M's quarterback situation and what to expect from the Lions. Plus, we pick college football and NFL games with Harry Gagnon.

We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State's football team after its performance against Western Michigan, hopes and concerns, as well as other happenings around the Big Ten and college football.

We dug into your Twitter questions – largely on MSU football, including statistical over-unders for different players this season, what's important Friday night against Western Michigan, predictions, preferred trick plays for the Spartans, and some other fun stuff.

We dug into Michigan State's matchup with Western Michigan, joined by WMU play-by-play man Robin Hook. Plus talked about changes coming to Spartan Stadium. And picked the Week 1 college football games with Harry Gagnon.

We dug into our hot takes and yours – on the contrasts between Mel Tucker's MSU program and Scott Frost at Nebraska, on individual player and position expectations for MSU football, betting the Spartans against WMU, Jim Harbaugh's quarterback situation, the problem with liking the Lions and more.