Michigan State's game vs. Penn State moved to Ford Field, but why?

The Summer of Izzo: Tom Izzo is thriving on the recruiting trail, but will Emoni Bates play for Michigan State? by Spartan Confidential Podcast

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Pads are finally popping at Michigan State: Mel Tucker got his first real look at his roster in a scrimmage at Spartan Stadium earlier this week, the Spartans first game situation since the Pinstripe Bowl in December 2019. So, what’s the roster outlook as the calendar creeps closer to the season... by Spartan Confidential Podcast

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Big Ten football is canceled, what does it mean for Michigan State?: In the inaugural episode of the Spartan Confidential podcast, MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Matt Wenzel and Kyle Austin discuss the Big Ten's decision to cancel fall football in 2020 before examining the challenges of a spring season. The crew... by Spartan Confidential Podcast

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Big Ten football is back: In this episode of the Spartan Confidential podcast, host Brandon Champion and Michigan State beat reporters Matt Wenzel and Kyle Austin discuss the ramifications of the Big Ten’s decision to play f... by Spartan Confidential Podcast

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'Inept' loss at Northwestern, Christmas showdown on deck: On this Festivus episode of MLive’s Spartan Confidential podcast, reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel air their sports related grievances before discussing the Spartans loss at Northwestern and previewing what is sure to be another ... by Spartan Confidential Podcast

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Iowa loss, recruiting wins, Michigan State hosts surging Indiana: In this episode, MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Matt Wenzel and Kyle Austin discuss the good and bad of Michigan State football including a “totally unacceptable” loss to Iowa and the huge in-state commitment of top-200 player Rayshaun Benny. Also, ... by Spartan Confidential Podcast

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Breaking down the point guard shuffle at Michigan State: MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel discuss the ongoing point guard shuffle within the Michigan State basketball program as Northeastern standout Tyson Walker commits and Rocket Watts enters the transfer portal. Why didn’t Wat... by Spartan Confidential Podcast

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COVID-19 hits Michigan State basketball: MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel discuss the positive COVID-19 cases within the Michigan State basketball program. How many games will be postponed? And what is the significance, if any, of the timing following a brutal los... by Spartan Confidential Podcast

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Michigan State earns historic win at Duke: MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel return from a Thanksgiving break to react to a pair of massive wins for Michigan State. First, they breakdown the Spartans’ first ever win at Cameron Indoor Stadium behind Rocket Watts, Aaro... by Spartan Confidential Podcast

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Michigan State basketball practice begins: The 2021 college basketball season will be unlike any before, but Tom Izzo returns tons of talent as the Spartans aim for their fourth-straight Big Ten regular season title. In this episode of MLive’s Spartan Confidential podcast, Brandon Champion and ... by Spartan Confidential Podcast

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Michigan State holds off Penn State, keeps slim tourney hopes alive: MLive reporters Brandon Champion and Kyle Austin discuss Michigan State basketball’s much-needed win against Penn State including the insertion of Malik Hall into the starting lineup, continued struggles at point guard and Marcus Bingham Jr.’s emergenc... by Spartan Confidential Podcast

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Upset in the Big House, Michigan State travels to Iowa: In this episode, MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel recap Michigan State’s shocking upset of Michigan in the Big House behind QB Rocky Lombardi, true freshman WR Ricky White and a perfectly executed game plan from Mel Tucker ... by Spartan Confidential Podcast

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The Land Grant Trophy is up for grabs at Penn State: In this episode, MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Matt Wenzel and Kyle Austin explain why the Land Grant Trophy is unquestionably the best trophy in sports before previewing the Spartans trip to Penn State on Saturday. The guys also discuss the Sparta... by Spartan Confidential Podcast

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Hello Payton Thorne, so long Cassius Winston and Xavier Tillman by Spartan Confidential Podcast

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After rough MSU basketball season, will spring football bring new hope?: MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel discuss Michigan State’s disappointing basketball season which culminated with an OT First Four loss to UCLA before looking ahead to potential roster changes in the offseason. How active wil... by Spartan Confidential Podcast

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Trailer: Spartan Confidential from MLive.com: 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. by Spartan Confidential Podcast

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Michigan State gets tough to upset Illinois: In this episode, MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel breakdown Michigan State’s hard-fought upset of No. 5 Illinois. Topics include the Spartans usage of a trimmed down rotation and big man by committee to slow Kofi Cockburn, ... by Spartan Confidential Podcast

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Rutgers debacle, looking ahead to Michigan: In this episode, MLive’s Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel recap Michigan State’s sloppy season-opening loss to Rutgers. What went wrong? Lots of things, but the guys agree it wasn’t Rocky Lombardi’s fault. Were there any bright spots? They... by Spartan Confidential Podcast

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Michigan State basketball returns, promptly gets crushed by Rutgers: In this episode, MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel breakdown Michigan State’s abysmal return to action against Rutgers. Is this fixable? Who’s to blame? And what do Spartans’ NCAA tournament chances look like now with road g... by Spartan Confidential Podcast

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Big Ten football schedule 3.0: It's almost October! In this episode Brandon Champion is joined by MLive Michigan State beat reporters Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel to breakdown the third edition of Michigan State’s 2020 football schedule. Is 4-4 a realistic prediction? Also inclu... by Spartan Confidential Podcast

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What's wrong with Michigan State basketball?: In this episode, MLive reporters Brandon Champion and Kyle Austin examine Michigan State basketball’s struggles in Big Ten play. What are the real issues with this team? Unfortunately, there isn’t a simple answer. Topics include instability at point gu... by Spartan Confidential Podcast

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Michigan State returns to form, beats Rutgers: MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel return for the first show of 2021 to discuss Michigan State’s return to form in a win against Rutgers. Topics include Aaron Henry’s evolution into a superstar, AJ Hoggard’s stabilization of ... by Spartan Confidential Podcast

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Michigan State, UCLA set for blue blood battle: Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel discuss a nervous Selection Sunday for Michigan State before previewing their blue blood battle with UCLA in the First Four. What should Spartan fans expect from the Bruins and how do they match up with Mic... by Spartan Confidential Podcast

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Recapping Mel Tucker's first early signing day: MLive reporters Brandon Champion and Matt Wenzel discuss Mel Tucker’s first early signing day in which 16 players from across the country joined the Michigan State football team. They also discuss three marquee prospects that remain unsigned and what g... by Spartan Confidential Podcast

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Answering your Michigan State football, hoops questions by Spartan Confidential Podcast

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Rutgers visits in season opener: It's been 300 days since Michigan State played a football game, but the season opener is finally here. In this episode, Brandon Champion is joined by Matt Wenzel and Kyle Austin to discuss Mel Tucker's Michigan State coaching debut against Ru... by Spartan Confidential Podcast

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Michigan-Michigan State basketball preview: Michigan and Michigan State will play each other twice in men's basketball this week. In a special crossover episode, MLive's beat writers for the two programs break down how the teams got here, what's at stake, and what to expect in the... by Spartan Confidential Podcast

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It's Big Ten Tournament time: MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel look back at Michigan State basketball’s remarkable 16-day stretch before previewing its Big Ten Tournament matchup with Maryland. What went wrong in the last meeting between the Spartans an... by Spartan Confidential Podcast

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Michigan State's March Madness hopes on life support: MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel discuss what it will take for Michigan State to make the NCAA tournament after its latest road losses to Ohio State and Iowa and recap National Signing Day in which the Spartans lost Rayshau... by Spartan Confidential Podcast

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Tom Izzo hints at roster changes, says players are 'up for an audition':  In this episode, MLive reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel dissect Tom Izzo’s comments about his players being “up for an audition” in the final weeks of the season. What is he really talking about? The guys also discuss t... by Spartan Confidential Podcast

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