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With Michigan State heading into the bye week at 2-6, the Spartan Savants process another tough road loss, this time against UCLA at the Rose Bowl. The guys discuss the quarterback situation, why Alessio Milivojevic is so important over the final 4 games, and the mounting injury toll across the roster. Plus, a dive into national college football upsets, MSU basketball's exhibition loss to Marquette, and weekly predictions for the slate ahead—including Minnesota vs. the Detroit Lions.

— UCLA Recap & Bye Week Reflection
— National College Football Landscape
— Michigan State Hoops Exhibition Reaction
— Weekly Picks 

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Spartan Savants Episode 102

The Spartan Savants process another heartbreaking Big Ten loss—this time at home against the Northwestern Wildcats and former MSU quarterback Aidan Chiles. They break down the late-game execution errors, blocked field goal, and defensive highlights before looking ahead to Michigan State's West Coast trip to face UCLA at the Rose Bowl. Plus, the guys react to the Basketball team's exhibition against UConn, college football’s wild week of national upsets, and the firing of Maryland head coach Mike Locksley.

—Introduction & Northwestern Recap
— Previewing UCLA at the Rose Bowl
— College Football National Wrap-up
— Savant of the Week
— Michigan State Hoops Season Launch
— Weekly College Football Picks
— The Savant Parlay

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Trav, Willy, and Nicky are back after another frustrating weekend for Michigan State football. The Spartans showed real fight in an overtime loss to Illinois, but moral victories don't mean squat these days. The guys break down the good, the bad, and the bizarre from East Lansing—including Pat Fitzgerald's fiery sideline moments, the officiating mess on the onside kick, and the talent gap facing the program.

Attention turns to a huge matchup against 25th-ranked Northwestern. Former MSU QB Aiden Childs brings the Wildcats into Spartan Stadium for his long-awaited return. Can the Spartan defense step up, or are we in for another long afternoon? Plus, our weekly college football picks!

Key Topics Covered:
Illinois Post-Game Recap: Down 17-0 comeback, Jazz Patterson's 3-TD performance, and the controversial non-reviewable onside kick call.
Coaching & Vibe Check: Pat Fitzgerald's fire, Jonathan Smith Dodgers sighting, and addressing the talent/roster depth gap.
Northwestern Preview: Aiden Childs returns to East Lansing, stopping the Wildcat run game, and key matchups.
College Football Week In Review & Savant of the Week: Checking in on Missouri, Boise State, and the new mid-season transfer portal drama.
Weekly Picks: Predictions for Ohio State-Indiana, Florida State-Miami, Alabama-Tennessee, and MSU vs. Northwestern.

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Welcome to Episode 100 of Spartan Savants! In this milestone episode, the guys dive deep into the state of the Michigan State football program, reflecting on recent performances and the long road ahead in building sustainable success in the Big Ten.

Episode 100 Milestone: Reflecting on 100 episodes of covering Michigan State athletics.

State of the Program: A realistic assessment of where MSU football currently stands and the timeline for rebuilding depth.

Looking Ahead: Expectations for the rest of the season, improvements needed, and a letter from new AD Dan Bartholomae.

Spartan Savants Lifetime Achievement Award: There's only one person deserving of this.
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Spartan Savants - Episode 99
Michigan State hit a brutal bump in the road with a rough outing against Nebraska. In this episode, Trav, Willy, and Nicky break down where things went wrong, assess the growing injury list, and analyze how The Spartans can move forward as the schedule heats up. Plus, some big-time positive momentum on the recruiting trail for Tom Izzo and Michigan State Basketball.

 In This Episode:
Nebraska Fallout & Reality Check: Breaking down the loss to Nebraska, offensive inefficiencies, and what the game revealed about Michigan State's current state as a program.

The Injury Bug Hits Hard: Assessing the impact of losing Cam Edwards alongside other key injuries, and how depth issues are being exposed across the roster.

Offensive Breakdown & Roster Depth: Where does the offense go from here? We analyze the execution, play-calling, and where personnel need to step up.

Previewing Wisconsin: Breaking down the matchup against the Badgers, key keys to victory, and predictions for the trip to Madison.

Basketball Recruiting Win: Shifting to the hardwood—Tom Izzo lands another major basketball recruit.

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The Spartan Savants are back for Episode 98 as they approach the century mark! Willie, Nicky, and Trav react to Michigan State’s 27-10 loss to Notre Dame in South Bend. Is there such a thing as an "encouraging loss?" The boys break down the defensive execution, discipline, talent gaps, and offensive concerns before previewing the upcoming Big Ten opener against an undefeated Nebraska team at Spartan Stadium. Plus, a dive into college football and NFL storylines around the nation (Ole Miss/LSU, Florida, Louisville, and Caleb Williams' injury drama) and weekly picks!

Notre Dame Recap
Talent & NIL Gap
Nebraska Matchup
Offensive Concerns And More 


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The Spartan Savants dive into the first major test for Michigan State football under head coach Pat Fitzgerald as the Spartans prepare to hit the road for a massive non-conference matchup against Notre Dame. The guys break down MSU’s early-season momentum, key takeaways from recent performances, and what it will take to pull off an upset in South Bend.

Evaluating the Start of the Fitzgerald Era
Recapping Michigan State’s early performance through the first two weeks.

Previewing Notre Dame
Matchup breakdown: Offense, defense, and special teams against the Fighting Irish.

Big Ten & National College Football Recap
Surprises, disappointments, and key results around the Big Ten conference.

Weekly College Football Picks & Best Bets

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Go Green! 🟢⚪

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The Spartans start the season 1–0!

Nicky and Trav break down Michigan State's 30–20 win over Toledo, highlight standout players like Cam Edwards, evaluate key Big Ten Week 1 action, and pick their spread bets for a massive slate of Week 2 college football games.

Michigan State vs. Toledo Game Recap (32–20 Win)
Standout Players & Takeaways
Week 2 Preview: Michigan State vs. Eastern Michigan
Around the Big Ten & National Week 1 Reactions
College Football Week 2 Picks

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Episode 95
The Spartan Savants dive into the upcoming 2026 Michigan State football season and the broader college football landscape.  In this episode:
Coaching Era: What we want to see in year one under head coach Pat Fitzgerald on the East Lansing sidelines.  
Awards & Superlatives: Bold player predictions, team MVP picks, and breakout player awards for the Spartans.
Schedule & Predictions: Game-by-game breakdown and final record projections.
National Preview: Conference title races, College Football Playoff contenders, and key predictions across the country.
Weekly Picks: Game-by-game picks to close out the show.

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Go Green! 🟢⚪

Michigan State has a new athletic director, and the Spartan Savants break down the hiring of Dan Bartholomae and what it could mean for the future of Spartan Athletics.

The guys discuss Bartholomae's background, what he brings to East Lansing and what expectations should come with the hire.

And of course, there's a fresh batch of disrespect for MSU football.

Go Green. Go White.

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