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The latest analysis on Michigan State football, basketball and recruiting. From Spartan Stadium to the Breslin Center and everywhere in between, join host Brandon Champion and MLive.com's Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel as they breakdown all the biggest stories from the banks of the Red Cedar.

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The latest analysis on Michigan State football, basketball and recruiting. From Spartan Stadium to the Breslin Center and everywhere in between, join host Brandon Champion and MLive.com's Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel as they breakdown all the biggest stories from the banks of the Red Cedar.

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English


Episodes
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MSU hoops faces crucial offseason after frustrating year

3/26/2024
Michigan State’s season ends after NCAA Tournament loss to North Carolina. What’s next for Tom Izzo and the Spartans? Plus, we look ahead at the hockey team's epic turnaround, and preview their tournament draw. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:30:17

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Can Michigan State make another patented Tom Izzo tournament run?

3/22/2024
The Spartans dominated Mississippi State in the opening round and face No. 1 seed North Carolina. Meanwhile, the hockey team gets ready for a massive Big Ten Tournament final against the Wolverines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:25:15

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It's MSU vs. MSU in the NCAA Tournament

3/20/2024
Michigan State sweats out Selection Sunday, then gets 9 seed to set up MSU showdown vs. Mississippi State. What are the chances the Spartans find more March magic? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:36:05

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2024 Big Ten basketball tournament preview

3/13/2024
Michigan State loses at Indiana and now must open Big Ten tourney play vs. Minnesota in Minneapolis. What are the chances the Spartans make a run to secure their spot in March Madness? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:28:28

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Super seniors save Michigan State in Breslin finale

3/7/2024
Malik Hall and Tyson Walker close out their home careers in style, Tre Holloman comes up clutch and tears flow after a must-have senior day win vs. Northwestern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:26:06

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Bad home losses send Michigan State toward bubble

2/26/2024
Ohio State wins at the buzzer. Xavier Booker starts, then gets benched. Meanwhile, MSU hockey is playing for a Big Ten title! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:30:45

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MSU hoops' bumpy ride continues; hockey closes in on Big Ten title

2/21/2024
Michigan State's momentum stalls vs. Iowa, Chris Kapilovic gets a new job and the hockey team is closing in on a Big Ten title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:28:28

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MSU hoops finding its form ahead of rivalry rematch

2/15/2024
Malik Hall's career night propels Michigan State in State College, but Tom Izzo is still looking for consistency ahead of road game vs. rival Michigan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:26:35

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Bricks in the barn

2/7/2024
Michigan State gives away points at the line in a frustrating loss to Minnesota. Tom Izzo vents, and Jonathan Smith finalizes his first class of Spartan recruits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:33:52

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Michigan State milestones highlight rivalry win

1/31/2024
Tom Izzo beats Michigan to get win No. 700, Jaden Akins finds his shot, and Michigan State looks primed for a February run through the Big Ten Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:30:04

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Michigan State's won three straight, midseason mailbag

1/25/2024
Michigan State finally gets a road win by beating Maryland, but faces another tough test at Wisconsin. Also, listener questions about the transfer portal, Tre Holloman, Xavier Booker, MSU's tourney potential and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:36:00

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Why we’re optimistic on MSU hoops

1/19/2024
We discuss the Spartans' return to winning ways as Steven Izzo scores, Kyle Austin swears, and Jonathan Smith adds more fresh faces to the football program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:33:18

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What's working, what isn't as Michigan State heads to Illinois

1/10/2024
We take a closer look at the state of Michigan State basketball following a disappointing loss to Northwestern and preview a huge road game at Illinois. Also, some breaking football news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:33:02

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How Michigan State hoops has turned its season around

1/5/2024
We recap Michigan State's dominant win against Penn State before previewing the Spartans' trip to Northwestern. Also, football updates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:30:45

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Takeaways from Jonathan Smith's first MSU recruiting class

12/21/2023
We break down Jonathan Smith's first recruiting class as Michigan State head coach before discussing what is driving the basketball team's return to form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:35:51

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"Wait for basketball season," they said...

12/12/2023
We recap Michigan State Basketball's loss to Nebraska before taking a look at changes to the football team's roster and coaching staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:31:24

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Can Michigan State's early-season issues be fixed?

12/6/2023
MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel recap Michigan State basketball's disappointing loss to Wisconsin and discuss positions the football team will need to target in the transfer portal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:32:59

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What is Jonathan Smith's path to success at Michigan State?

11/27/2023
MLive reporters Brandon Champion and Matt Wenzel react to Michigan State hiring Oregon State's Jonathan Smith to be its next head football coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:26:19

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Penn State, Arizona hoops on MSU's Thanksgiving menu

11/21/2023
The confidential crew recaps a trio of Michigan State wins before previewing its football game against Penn State, and a huge Thanksgiving hoops showdown against Arizona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:35:07

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MSU suffers Champions Classic loss, but its been here before

11/15/2023
MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel discuss the good, bad and the ugly from Michigan State's loss to Duke in the Champions Classic before recapping the football team's latest blowout loss to Ohio State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:33:36