Spartan Confidential Podcast

MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel recap Michigan State's sloppy homecoming loss to Maryland before previewing its first road game against Iowa. Also, a look at MSU's Big Ten basketball schedule.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel react to the latest news in the Mel Tucker saga. Then, they reflect on a woeful performance against Washington's high-powered offense before looking ahead to the Spartans' Big Ten opener against Maryland.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel react to shocking news regarding football coach Mel Tucker before discussing what's next for the football program.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel recap the positives and negatives from Michigan State's season-opening win against Central Michigan. Also, a quick look at MSU hoops' non-conference schedule.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLive reporters take a look at Michigan State's linebackers, secondary and special teams before previewing the season-opener vs. Central Michigan. Also, some breaking basketball news!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Spartan Confidential team shines the spotlight on the big guys with an in depth look at Michigan State's offensive and defensive lines. Also, alcohol is finally coming to Spartan Stadium.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel discuss Michigan State's talented-but-mostly unproven pass catching options for the 2023 football season. Also, realignment's impact on Big Ten basketball.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLive reporters Brandon Champion and Matt Wenzel offer spirited opinions on college football's latest round of realignment, which includes Washington and Oregon joining an already oversized Big Ten. Then they dig into Michigan State's position battles at quarterback and running back.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLive reporters Brandon Champion and Matt Wenzel talk Michigan State football after Matt's trip to Indianapolis for Big Ten media days.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLive reporters Brandon Champion and Kyle Austin look to the future of Michigan State basketball with Moneyball Pro-Am observations of the loaded 2023 class and a deep dive into its two commits in the 2024 class.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hundreds of children in rural Mali will have better access to education, health care and clean water thanks to the Mady Sissoko Foundation. We'll hear from Mady, then discuss the Big Ten football schedule in the coming years. Finally, MLive Spartans reporter Matt Wenzel and host Brandon Champion list some young players to watch this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...

MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel return from a spring break to discuss several schedule-related topics including the football team's game vs. Penn State moving to Ford Field in Detroit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel discuss the impact of starting QB Payton Thorne and No. 1 wide receiver Keon Coleman entering the transfer potal. Also, Michigan State had three players taken in the NFL draft and an offseason basketball update. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel discuss their takeaways and observations from Michigan State's open spring football practice at Spartan Stadium. Also, Malik Hall and Tyson Walker return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLive reporters Brandon Champion and Matt Wenzel discuss several early storylines from Michigan State spring football practice including an ongoing competition at QB, improved depth on the offensive line, a young secondary and impact transfers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel recap Michigan State's thrilling OT loss to Kansas State in the Sweet 16 before sharing their takeaways from the season as a whole. Also, storylines we're tracking as the offseason begins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel recap Michigan State's NCAA Tournament wins over USC and Marquette before previewing a Sweet 16 matchup with Kansas State at Madison Square Garden. What are the chances the Spartans reach the Final Four? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode of NIL Now, Kevin and Lauren assess Nick Saban’s latest NIL comments about collectives paying players to attend their schools. The hosts then discuss whether or not LifeWallet CEO John Ruiz should be considered a “booster,” after he said he’ll file a lawsuit against the NCAA over his mislabeling as a Miami “booster.” Reddit CFB’s Bobak Ha’Eri brings Reddit's comments on Isai...

MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel recap Michigan State's disappointing performance vs. Ohio State in the Big Ten Tournament before taking a look at their draw in the NCAA Tournament, which features a matchup in Columbus vs. USC and a possible showdown with Big East Champion Marquette. Also, Final Four picks, upset specials and updates on the football team ahead of sprin...

In this week's episode of NIL Now, Kevin and Lauren preview NCAA president Charlie Baker's first 100 days in office. The hosts then react to LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne's controversial NIL deal with Caktus AI, an artificial intelligence tool that forced LSU to issue a statement. Reddit CFB’s Bobak Ha’Eri brings his thoughts and Reddit's comments on Baker's mission as the NCAA's leader, and what he pr...

MLive reporters Brandon Champion and Kyle Austin preview the 2023 Big Ten tournament from a Michigan State angle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel recap Michigan State's stunning collapse at Iowa and look back at an emotional win vs. Indiana. How are things looking as the calendar flips to March? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel discuss Saturday's emotional scene at Crisler Center where Michigan and Michigan State set their rivalry aside in the name of compassion, humanity and healing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Previewing Saturday's Michigan-Michigan State men's basketball game in Ann Arbor. The Spartans took the first meeting; can they make it a sweep? In what will likely be a strange vibe inside Crisler Center, we discuss what to expect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel recap Michigan State basketball's close win against Iowa and blowout loss at Purdue. Also, the Spartans have a new defensive line coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices