Willy, Nicky, and Trav recap MSU's loss to Penn State, dropping the Spartans to 0-7 in Big Ten play and further amplifying questions surrounding Jonathan Smith's job security. And this week brings the grueling task of facing Iowa at Kinnick Stadium. Luckily, the basketball team is a much-needed distraction -- off to a 4-0 start and looking like an early contender with two top-15 wins.

Nicky and Trav discuss the NCAA's punishment for recruiting violations under Mel Tucker, preview Saturday's home finale against Penn State, and pick some key games on the Week 12 schedule.

Michigan State football heads to its second bye week amid an 0-6 start to Big Ten play. The Spartans were competitive against Minnesota, but is it too little too late? Has Alessio Milivojevic taken over the starting quarterback position? Is there a chance Jonathan Smith gets a third season in East Lansing?

Plus, the first CFP rankings of the season, another recruiting win for Tom Izzo, and our weekly picks.

After another Big Ten loss to archrival Michigan, tensions are high for the Michigan State Spartans football teams as it travels to Minnesota. Can the Spartans finally get a Big Ten win? Is it time to make a change at quarterback? How much longer will the Jonathan Smith regime last?

The Spartan Savants discuss all that and more.

It's Rivalry Week! The Spartans host No. 25 Michigan on Saturday night, with the Paul Bunyan Trophy on the line. Can MSU pull off the upset? Is Jonathan Smith's job now safe?

The Spartan Savants break down the keys to victory and what different results would mean for the overall state of the Michigan State football program.

With head football coach Jonathan Smith firmly on the hot seat, does Michigan State have any shot at upsetting No.3 Indiana? How do the situations of other failing coaches across the country impact the Spartans? What does MSU need to return to relevance in the Big Ten?

The Spartan Savants discuss.

The Spartan Savants briefly discuss a disastrous performance against UCLA and weigh in on the state of the MSU Football program. Have we seen enough of Jonathan Smith to call for another coaching change?

Trav and Willy take a look at Michigan State's upcoming game against UCLA as the Spartans try to earn their first Big Ten win of the 2025 college football season. Plus, some high praise for Aidan Chiles from ESPN, who should be at the top of next month's College Football Playoff rankings, and our weekly game picks.

0:54 Brief Dive into Detroit Tigers playoff land
2:43 Michigan State vs. UCLA Game Preview: Win No Longer Guaranteed
18:35 ESPN's Early October College QB Rankings
23:40 Who deserves to be the top teams in the College Football Playoff rankings?
25:39 Week 7 College Football Picks

Willy and Trav discuss Saturday's loss to Nebraska. What does it mean for Jonathan Smith and the Michigan State football program? What issues are they facing and can they be fixed?

Nicky, Willy, and Trav are joined by Matt Owens of the Common Fan Podcast as they preview this week's football game between Michigan State (3-1) and Nebraska. The guys talk about the game from both sides before announcing our newest "Savant of the Week" and making our weekly picks.

 0:33 Michigan State vs. Nebraska Preview w/ Matt Owens of the Common Fan Podcast
32:59 Additional Thoughts from the MSU Perspective
40:00 Savant of the Week
42:01 College Football Week 6 Picks