Erik of the Northwestern podcast, "West Lot Pirates," joins Willy and Trav to discuss Pat Fitzgerald's 16-year run with the Wildcats and what Spartan fans can expect from their new coach.

Willy, Nicky, and Trav dive into Michigan State's first loss of the basketball season and some minor Spartan football news. Plus, did Notre Dame deserve a playoff spot? And who's the Heisman frontrunner?

Spartan Nation is buzzing after Michigan State's hire of Pat Fitzgerald to lead the football program. The Spartan Savants give their early impressions of the Fitzgerald Era. Plus, a Big Ten win over Iowa on the hardwood and a pivotal top 10 battle at the Breslin Center this weekend.

Michigan State has fired head football coach Jonathan Smith after two seasons in East Lansing. Reports indicate that the Spartans will hire former Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald.

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.