Locked On Spartans - Daily Podcast On Michigan State Spartans Football & Basketball

Michigan State Spartans football land a game-changing hire as special teams ace LeVar Woods leaves Iowa, shaking up the Big Ten coaching landscape. Can Woods transform one of the conference’s worst special teams units into a discipline-driven powerhouse? Matt Sheehan breaks down Woods’ stellar Iowa resume and what his arrival means for Pat Fitzgerald’s staff, while also spotlighting recent MSU sta...

Michigan faces a critical coaching crossroads as Kaylin DeBoer and Kenny Dillingham emerge as frontrunners for the Wolverines’ head football coach position. Can Michigan lure DeBoer away from Alabama and shake up the Big Ten power dynamics? Conference rivals weigh in, speculating on the impact of either hire and the potential fallout if both candidates turn down the offer. Heisman buzz dominates w...

Michigan State Spartans lock in continuity as Joe Rossi returns for a third season. Can his creative defensive schemes and sideline passion finally deliver elite results under new head coach Pat Fitzgerald? Matt Sheehan and Chase Glasser debate Rossi’s coaching impact, his Big Ten reputation, and the immediate need to land a star at the weak side linebacker or nickel position. Does a high-ceiling...

Michigan State basketball is 10-1 thanks to a easy, breezy win against Toledo. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Sup...

Michigan State Spartans face a pivotal turning point as quarterback Aidan Chiles enters the transfer portal, reigniting questions about the program’s ability to protect and develop elite talent. Matt Sheehan and Stephen Brooks dissect where it unraveled for Chiles—was it shaky pass protection, lack of a run game, or leadership challenges? The conversation spotlights Alessio Milivojevic’s rise, off...

Michigan State Spartans survive a nail-biter against Penn State, thanks to Divine Ugochukwu's electrifying breakout performance. Can Ugochukwu's clutch shooting at the two-guard spot spark new lineup solutions for Tom Izzo’s evolving top-ten squad? Matt Sheehan breaks down the Spartans’ gritty 76-72 road victory, spotlighting Ugochukwu’s career-high 23 points and Jackson Kohler’s first-half heroic...

Penn State Nittany Lions and Michigan State Spartans set bold new courses with headline-grabbing coaching hires, raising the stakes in Big Ten football’s next chapter. Matt Sheehan and Zach Seyko compare Pat Fitzgerald's and Matt Campbell’s arrivals, weighing how each coach’s “do more with less” reputation could reshape program ceilings. Can Michigan State stabilize and restore offensive power und...

Discussing the latest in as Michigan needs a new head coach after Sherrone Moore was fired for an inappropriate relationship with a staffer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former linebacker great ax Bullough is back home at Michigan State football, the Blue Wall media shows who they are AGAIN in light of the Sherrone Moore firing and more. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to...

Michigan State Spartans fans are buzzing as speculation grows around Pat Fitzgerald’s choice for the new offensive coordinator. Can top targets like Penn State’s Andy Kotelnicki or Pitt’s rising star Kade Bell inject life into an offense that struggled for double-digit scores at Northwestern? Matt Sheehan weighs the pros, cons, and cultural fit of key candidates, including Notre Dame’s Gino Guidug...

Michigan State Spartans fans face a pivotal question: what defines success under new head coach Pat Fitzgerald? Matt Sheehan and Graham Couch break down the future of MSU football, from rebuilding in the trenches to the urgent need for impact transfers. The conversation tackles bowl eligibility expectations, the importance of identity at the line of scrimmage, and how NIL resources might shape the...

Michigan State Spartans face a major offseason overhaul as the offense looks to rebuild around quarterback Alessio Milivojevic. With top receivers Omari Kelly, Nick Marsh, departing and uncertainty surrounding coaching hires, can the Spartans fill critical gaps through the transfer portal? Offensive line woes and running back transitions add to the mounting challenges for next season. Matt Sheehan...

Michigan State football had a busy first week under head coach Pat Fitzgerald. They kept Joe Rossi, held onto 4-star commits in Kayd Coffman and Collin Campbell and more…but what’s next for the program? We chat with Justin Thind of 247Sports about MSU football, MSU basketball and more. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club a...

Duke toppled Michigan State despite great outings from Carson Cooper and Jaxon Kohler. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayer...

Undefeated Michigan State prepares for a fierce showdown with unbeaten Duke at Breslin Center—are fans about to witness the ultimate defensive clash of the season? Matt Sheehan and JJ Jackson preview the highly anticipated matchup, spotlighting standout names like Cameron Boozer and Jeremy Fears Jr. and debating which team’s stifling defense and seasoned roster will seize a statement victory. Key...

Spartan Nation gets a major boost as quarterback Alessio Milivojevic commits to returning, sparking hope for Michigan State’s offense under Pat Fitzgerald. Can Milivojevic's gritty performance and rapid decision-making help propel the Spartans to Big Ten contention, even without an offensive coordinator in place? Matt Sheehan breaks down Milivojevic's impressive late-season stats, discusses the ch...

Penn State's chaotic coaching search hits new lows—can the Nittany Lions recover before recruiting collapses? Ohio State and Indiana prepare to clash for the Big Ten Championship as rivals question who truly deserves the conference crown. The crew recaps Rivalry Week, spotlighting Ohio State’s dominant win over Michigan and Indiana’s underrated offense. Hot takes on wide receiver matchups, high-pr...

Michigan State Spartans sidestep chaos with a top-50 recruiting class under new head coach Pat Fitzgerald, sparking fresh hope in East Lansing. Matt Sheehan breaks down how quick action and stability from Fitzgerald—just days into his tenure—helped MSU avoid a total recruiting collapse, despite high-profile decommits and ongoing questions about offensive strategy. Star recruits like quarterback Ka...

Jeremy Fears, Jaxon Kohler and Coen Carr led the charge for Michigan State basketball as they are off to a 8-0 start. Tom Izzo’s unit continues to be menaces on defense as they stifle another solid offense.  Plus, we get into the Pat Fitzgerald press conference and the MSU For Sparta initiative that looks to bring $1 billion to Spartan athletics. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Omaha Steaks...

Pat Fitzgerald got to celebrate his birthday with the introductory press conference as Michigan State football’s next head coach. From MSU recruiting, to his time at Northwestern football and everything in between, we give the instant reaction to what was said. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Omaha Steaks Save big on unforgettable gifts with Omaha Steaks. Visit https://OmahaSteaks.com for 5...

Michigan State football's busy week amidst the Jonathan Smith firing and Pat Fitzgerald hiring got busier with Nick Marsh leaving for the transfer portal. Plus, how can we sell ourselves on the Pat Fitzgerald hiring? We also get down to Michigan State basketball hosting an undefeated Iowa team. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Omaha Steaks Save big on unforgettable gifts with Omaha Steaks. V...

Can Pat Fitzgerald revive Michigan State Spartans football and fix their recruiting struggles? With Signing Day approaching, Matt Sheehan and Allen Trieu debate whether Fitzgerald’s Big Ten grit and developmental philosophy can overcome Northwestern’s past limitations and unlock new potential in East Lansing. They spotlight key recruits like Kayd Coffman and Samson Gash, analyze which commits are...

Michigan State football has rapidly moved into the next chapter with Pat Fitzgerald soon to be taking over as head coach. Are we sold on this being the right move, and will it be a seismic difference from Jonathan Smith? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Omaha Steaks Save big on unforgettable gifts with Omaha Steaks. Visit https://OmahaSteaks.com for 50% off site-wide and an extra 20% off sel...

Michigan State football finally made its decision with Jonathan Smith, who is out after two years in East Lansing. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Omaha Steaks Save big on unforgettable gifts with Omaha Steaks. Visit https://OmahaSteaks.com for 50% off site-wide and an extra 20% off select favorites during their Cyber Sale. And for an additional $35 off, use promo code COLLEGE at checkout....

Michigan State football got a win against Maryland at Ford Field that included solid quarterback play, an incredible Alante Brown kickoff return, and more. But what does that mean for Jonathan Smith and Co. moving forward? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Omaha Steaks Save big on unforgettable gifts with Omaha Steaks. Visit https://OmahaSteaks.com for 50% off site-wide and an extra 20% off s...