247Sports reporter Justin Thind is joined by Matt Sheehan (LockedOn Spartans) to preview the 2026 Michigan State football season. They predicted what storylines will come to fruition, what win/loss record the Spartans will have, and who the projected starters will be on offense and defense.

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Discussing MSU's hiring of Pat Fitzgerald, what it means, why it could be a big success, what there is to be weary of, and what developments have already happened from a recruiting front on this national signing day.

Michigan State has fired head football coach Jonathan Smith. What do the next steps look like? Justin Thind (247Sports) shares intel on the timing we can expect, another key development set to unfold, and details some potential candidates who may be qualified (Matt Campbell, Jason Eck, Pat Fitzgerald, Brent Key and others).

Justin Thind is joined by David Klein (@SpartanHoops_DK) to discuss Michigan State Basketball’s early-season win against Arkansas, MSU’s standout freshmen, the team’s ceiling, and the really bright future - given the latest with the 2026 recruiting class anchored by Jasiah Jervis and potentially Ethan Taylor.

Justin Thind dives into why he thinks this Michigan State Spartans squad will make a bowl game and surprise anyone that's counting them out, while also addressing some fair points of concern. Come for the full season schedule preview, stay for deep discussion on linebacker versatility.

Justin Thind looks at Michigan State's transfer portal class now that the dust has settled on the winter window, including candid assessments of every pickup the Spartans made and looking at where each position group stands.

Justin Thind is joined by fellow 247Sports recruiting reporter Corey Robinson as the duo analyze Michigan State's entire 2025 signing class and break down the details behind Jace Clarizio choosing MSU over Alabama, Ayden West choosing MSU over Ohio State, a surprise commitment in Leonard Ah You, and what's next for MSU's recruiting efforts.

Justin Thind was joined by Carter Elliott of Sleepers Media to preview the 2024 Champions Classic matchup between Michigan State and Kansas. Before that, they took stock of what they’ve seen from MSU through the first two games and whether they’re more optimistic than before, while also discussing the national college basketball picture.