Michigan State football is almost here, and this episode of This Is Sparta Across the B1G gets real about what needs to happen in East Lansing. Jason Strayhorn, Chon “SlowSippa” Taylor, and Sedrick “Swerve” Irvin break down Michigan State’s new athletic director hire, the reported $5.1 million buyout, Spartan Ventures, fundraising, NIL investment, and the questions Spartan fans should be asking as the program tries to compete in the new era of college sports. The crew also dives into the football side: Can Cam Edwards become one of the Big Ten’s breakout running backs? What must Michigan State’s offensive line provide for the run game to work? Why the defensive line and trench play will determine the Spartans’ ceiling Thoughts on Kenny Soares Jr., Ben Roberts, Derek Simmons, and the defensive front rotation Why Joe Rossi’s defense could be a strength in 2026 Bowl-game expectations, recruiting pressure, roster building, and what Spartan Ventures must deliver Plus, Swerve checks in from California with insight from around the program and a firsthand look at the anticipation building toward kickoff. Drop your prediction in the comments: How many games will Michigan State win this season—and can Cam Edwards become a top-10 running back nationally? Like, subscribe, and share with the Spartan family. Go Green. Go White.

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Can Michigan State football win the trenches in 2026? On this episode of This Is Sparta Across the B1G, Jason Strayhorn, Chon “SlowSippa” Taylor, and Sedrick “Swerve” Irvin take a deep dive into Michigan State’s offensive line. The crew breaks down the projected starters, incoming transfers, size and weight comparisons to recent national champions, and the real traits that matter in Big Ten football: toughness, bend, movement, technique, cohesion—and having that dog in you. They also discuss what MSU’s rushing attack needs to reach bowl eligibility, why the Notre Dame game may reveal the most about this offensive line, and which players could become key pieces up front. Plus: the latest conversation around college-athlete eligibility, the transfer portal’s impact on high school recruiting, and why Swerve may need a new laptop before the next show. Drop your thoughts in the comments: Will Michigan State’s offensive line be good enough to control the trenches this season? Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more Michigan State football coverage, Big Ten talk, and Spartan perspective. #MichiganStateFootball #MSUFootball #GoGreen #BigTenFootball #CollegeFootball #Spartans #ThisIsSparta

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This captures the three biggest substantive threads — the Kohler/Izzo roster debate, on-court takeaways from Moneyball Pro-Am, and the Senate NIL legislation

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The crew spends significant time contrasting Michigan State's modest NIL/jersey patch revenue against Big Ten rivals like Ohio State and Illinois, framing it as a symptom of the program "playing in waters they shouldn't be playing in". They also debate two known Spartan candidates, Tom Dieters and Ashton Henderson, as preferred picks for the vacant Athletic Director role over outside hires with flashy but "non-functional" resumes. Lighter segments include Hall of Fame reactions, a tribute to late linebacker Gail Clark, and playful banter about basketball eligibility rumors involving Jaxon Kohler and Tre Holloman.

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The boys of This Is Sparta are back and salacious as ever, kicking off a mid-summer grind with a full dive into Michigan’s latest off-field mess and what it really means when an athletic director gets paid $12 million to be the fall guy. They break down FOIA shenanigans, “no paper trail” investigations, and why cheaters seem to come out ahead, all while roasting the maize-and-blue circus across the state. Then the crew pivots to Spartan football, talking freshmen who can make immediate impact, bowl-game dreams, win totals jumping from 3.5 to 4.5, and why Pat’s energy and defensive mindset could have MSU ahead of schedule. Along the way, there’s Detroit-to-Miami weekend talk, Coors Cam jokes, new vocabulary lessons on “salacious,” and Auntie Hall already counting down the days until kickoff and ironing the green-and-white jersey. This episode is equal parts Michigan meltdown, Spartan optimism, and pure Dog-family banter.

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This episode covers Michigan State's chaotic athletic administration saga—President Guskiewicz's reversal on leaving for Clemson, former AD J-Bat's exit to Kentucky, and John Palumbo stepping in as interim AD—alongside a deep dive into the $736 million fundraising jump and lagging football recruiting rankings (16th of 18 in the Big Ten). The back half shifts to football previews, with spirited debate over quarterback Aidan Chiles/Alessio's readiness, matchup predictions against Oregon and Notre Dame, and a nod to Michigan's ongoing Sherrone Moore/sign-stealing scandal fallout.

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On this episode of This Is Sparta B1G, we sit down with Drew Hayes, founding member of The NIL Standard, the independent platform bringing transparency to the college sports NIL market. Drew walks us through exactly how player valuations are built, what inputs matter most, and why the college sports market has been operating "with the lights off." We pull up the Michigan State roster LIVE on air, react to player valuations in real time, and get into the big questions, how does the House Settlement cap actually work when schools are spending well beyond $20M? Is collective bargaining the only path to real structure? And is college football quietly becoming a professional league whether we're ready or not? This one is a must-watch for any college sports fan trying to understand where the money is going.

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The boys are BACK and holding nothing back on Episode 304! Slow Sipper and Cedric "Swerve" Irvin kick things off celebrating Father's Day before diving straight into the chaos surrounding Michigan State. Slow's prediction finally came true — Dusty May is OUT at Michigan, and we told y'all so! We break down what it means for the Wolverines and why MSU fans should actually be unbothered.Then we go live on NBA Draft night — reacting in real time to AJ Diabate going #1, Cam Boozer landing in Memphis, and debating whether any Spartans sneak into the second round. We also break down the new NCAA D1 Age-Based Eligibility Model and what it means for the future of college sports rosters.Swerve drops a PASSIONATE public service announcement about who Michigan State needs as their next Athletic Director — and why Tom Dieters has to be in that conversation NOW. Plus, we talk about the doxxing of MSU board members and why real fans need to do better.And to top it off — we're planning a LIVE in-person meetup at the Comfort Zone Cigar Lounge in Lansing for Moneyball Pro-Am! Cigars, cocktails, and Spartan talk in person. You don't want to miss it.Go Green. Go White. This is Sparta. 🟢⚪

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It's a bridge episode, but we still got business to handle. Sparty MSU breaks down the six recruits Pat pulled in over the last two weeks — linebackers, corners, a big tight end, and a D-lineman with serious upside. We talk about what the size-first philosophy says about where this program is headed and whether the receiver room is a real concern heading into the season. Then we get into the real stuff — the Big Ten and SEC are going to war with Congress over the Protect College Sports Act, and we've got thoughts on why a collective bargaining agreement is the only real answer. Plus, the NCAA's new age-based eligibility model is heading to a vote this month, and we break down what it means for the future of the game. And of course — Kevin G watch is officially in effect. As of tonight, he has not signed with Clemson. The door is still open. We talk about what he's done right, what he hasn't, and who could step in if it comes to that. Subscribe to the Substack at ThisIsSpartaB1G for weekly articles and deep dives. Go Green. 🟢

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Legacy doesn't stop when you hang up the cleats. 🏈 Swerve's back in East Lansing and Amarri's got the Spartan Nation watching. Like & Subscribe! 🟢🤍 #SpartanFootball #MSURecruiting #GoGreen #ThisIsSpartaBIG







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