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Indiana exposes some of Michigan State's flaws in 13-point win

In the midst of a condensed schedule, the podcast returns following Michigan State's loss at Indiana on Sunday. Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari discuss the Spartans' 82-69 loss to the Hoosiers, including: * MSU's inability to contain Trayce Jackson-Davis * Mady Sissoko and Pierre Brooks' struggles * The handling of AJ Hoggard's foul situation Plus, a discussion on the rotation, or lack thereof, and how some of next year's freshmen might fit in.

Keon Coleman, Malik Hall and evaluating MSU football signing day

After a month off, Spartan Speak returns! Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press Michigan State beat writer Chris Solari have plenty to discuss with the MSU men's basketball season in full swing. They discuss Keon Coleman's decision to play basketball this year, Malik Hall's return after missing games due to a foot injury, and deep dive on MSU football's recruiting class and transfer portal signees.

MSU football season (likely) ends, hoops at PK85, latest in U-M tunnel fight

After traveling to State College and Portland, respectively, Chris and Graham are back for the latest episode of Spartan Speak. They discuss the Michigan State football team's loss to Penn State, likely a season-ender with a 5-7 record, the basketball team's performance at the PK85 tournament in Portland against Alabama, Oregon and Portland, and the latest news from the tunnel fight at the end of the MSU-Michigan game back in late October.

Mady Sissoko's rise continues as MSU basketball beats Kentucky

Things are looking up for the Michigan State basketball team after the Spartans beat Kentucky in double overtime, thanks in large part to Malik Hall's dunks at the end of regulation and the first overtime. But the biggest revelation has been the emergence of third-year player Mady Sissoko, who's becoming a force in the paint. Graham and Chris also preview Friday night's basketball game against Villanova, before moving on to the Spartan football team. It is one game away from bowl eligibility after last week's win over Rutgers and they can get it with a win Saturday over Indiana.

MSU basketball secures No. 3 recruiting class, plus the latest in the MSU-Michigan tunnel skirmish

Wednesday was National Signing Day for college basketball, and all four of Michigan State's commits - Xavier Booker, Jeremy Fears, Coen Carr and Gehrig Normand - sent in their letters of intent, meaning coach Tom Izzo has secured the nation's No. 3 recruiting class for 2023, according to 247Sports. Lansing State Journal sports columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari discuss the Spartans' excellent haul and discuss Monday's season-opening win over Northern Arizona. They also discuss MSU football's home game Saturday against Rutgers and the latest in the MSU-Michigan tunnel skirmish from two weeks ago.

The fallout continues from the MSU-Michigan tunnel skirmish

There was a game played Saturday night, but nobody's talking about that. Instead, the post-game altercations that occurred in the Michigan Stadium tunnel after the game have taken center stage. Eight Spartans have been suspended - and Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari and Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch are here to discuss it all. Plus, we preview Saturday's game vs. Illinois and the men's basketball team's exhibition opener against Grand Valley.

Michigan State aims for another twist in Michigan football rivalry

There's no mistaking it. The Michigan Wolverines are flying high with a 7-0 record and a No. 4 national ranking. Michigan State is 3-4 and recently ended a four-game losing streak with an overtime win over Wisconsin. But this in-state rivalry has produced some great games over the year, especially the last 14 years, with the Spartans owning a 10-4 advantage in that stretch, including a number of wins where they were the Vegas underdog. Can MSU pull it off again and derail the Wolverines' dreams of a national title? Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch, Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari and host Phil Friend preview Saturday's game.

Midseason report card for Michigan State football

With the Spartans on a bye week, Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari and Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch brought out their red pens this week to grade the Michigan State football team offense, defense, special teams and coaching. Along with host Phil Friend, they also discuss Saturday's win over Wisconsin with a sprinkling of comments on MSU's game against Michigan on Oct. 29.

MSU woes piling up on defense, offense, recruiting heading into Wisconsin game

The Michigan State football team's losing streak reached four after getting blown out by Ohio State on Saturday. The Spartans' issues continue to pile up, as Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch, Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari and host Phil Friend discuss the issues with the defense, offensive line and recruiting, along with QB Payton Thorne's comments earlier this week.

Ohio State's well-oiled machine invades Spartan Stadium on Saturday

There isn't much to grab on to the last three games if you're a Michigan State fan, as the Spartans prepare to host No. 3 Ohio State on Saturday afternoon. Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari, Lansing State Journal sports columnist Graham Couch and host Phil Friend preview Saturday's game - trying to find spots where the Spartans can feel optimistic, discuss Jayden Reed's season, make game predictions and also talk a little hoops at the end.

Michigan State finds itself an underdog against Maryland

The Michigan State football team is at a crossroads once again after getting thumped at home by Minnesota. Now, all of the sudden, Saturday's opponent, Maryland - which is coming off a near-upset of Michigan - is an 8.5-point favorite. How did MSU get to that point? Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari and Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch try to answer talk, discussing Mel Tucker's tendencies in recruiting and the transfer portal, before breaking down Saturday's Maryland game and making predictions.

Why Minnesota is a season-altering game for Michigan State football

After an offseason of heightened expectations, the Michigan State football team couldn't get through the nonconference slate unscathed after losing at Washington last weekend. Now, the Spartans face a veteran Minnesota team that has the potential to completely upend MSU's season. Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari and Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch dissect the state of the Spartans: the offensive line, defensive secondary, running game, pass game, coaching and more.

Evaluating Payton Thorne's performance after two games

On this week's Spartan Speak podcast, Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari and Lansing State Journal sports columnist Graham Couch discuss the performance of Michigan State QB Payton Thorne, who has had a bit of a rollercoaster performance in the Spartans' first two games this season. Then, they preview Saturday night's Washington game and answer listener questions.

How Michigan State looks without Darius Snow and Xavier Henderson; Akron preview

We've got an actual, live college football game to reach to on this week's Spartan Speak! Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari and Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch discuss Michigan State's win over Western Michigan that proved a bit costly, as two key defenders went down with injuries. Plus, we talk about Jacoby Windmon, the offensive line, the wideouts, Mel Tucker calling out (maybe) MSU's nutritional team, and we preview Saturday's game vs. Akron.

Michigan State football season predictions

Michigan State football's season opener is Friday night against Western Michigan. Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari and Lansing State Journal sports columnist Graham Couch get you caught up on what to expect in the game, discuss the newest details in Tom Izzo's contract extension and then we do over/unders and predictions for the 2022 college football season.

Michigan State football observations, listener questions

Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari and Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch catch you up on the latest news in Michigan State sports. This week's topics: * Football and basketball recruiting * 6 MSU football observations (Keon Coleman and special teams among the topics) * Listener questions

Michigan State football preseason tidbits, Tom Izzo contract extension, listener questions

The Spartan Speak podcast has returned from its annual sabbatical, and just in time, as the Michigan State football team is well into preseason practice and the season opener against Western Michigan is right around the corner. The Detroit Free Press's Chris Solari and the Lansing State Journal's Ryan Black take you through the latest in Spartan news. Topics: * Tom Izzo contract extension * MSU basketball recruiting lands Coen Carr, Xavier Booker, Gehrig Normand * 6 MSU football preseason tidbits * MSU football recruiting * Listener questions - including 6 hot takes

Julius Marble hits the transfer portal, Joey Hauser's staying, spring game wrap-up

Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari are two of the few people in the world who have already seen the new Magic Johnson documentary, "They Call Me Magic," which airs on Apple+ this weekend. We spend the first 14 minutes talking about that before discussing Julius Marble's decision to enter the transfer portal and Joey Hauser opting to return for one more season. We then shift to football, with RB Donovan Eaglin and CB Antoine Booth entering the portal, and then a discussion on the spring game.

We answer your listener questions ahead of Michigan State's spring game

It's a listener question episode of Spartan Speak this week! Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari answer your questions ahead of the Michigan State football team's spring game on Saturday.

Dwayne Stephens leaves for Western Michigan, Max Christie declares for NBA draft

The latest Michigan State news is basketball heavy, as longtime assistant basketball coach Dwayne Stephens is leaving the program to become the head coach last Western Michigan. And last week, freshman Max Christie declared for the NBA draft. Will he change his mind and return to campus? Plus, spring football talk.

Revisiting Michigan State's NCAA tournament loss to Duke and looking to the future

On this week's Spartan Speak podcast, Michigan State beat writer Chris Solari and Lansing State Journal sportswriters Graham Couch and Phil Friend discuss the Spartans' second-round loss to Duke in the NCAA tournament, while also looking ahead to next season's squad. They also talk about Foster Loyer and MSU's win over Davidson, the Big Ten's disappointing performance and more.

Michigan State draws Foster Loyer, Davidson in NCAA tournament, with Duke looming

After a decent run in the Big Ten tournament that saw the Michigan State basketball team beat Maryland and Wisconsin before losing a competitive game to Purdue in the semifinals, the Spartans drew a 7-seed in the NCAA tournament, and oh, boy, there are storylines galore. MSU drew 10-seed Davidson in the first round, and its leading scorer is former Spartan Foster Loyer. And if MSU wins that game, longtime nemesis Duke likely awaits in the second round in Mike Krzyzewski's final season with the Blue Devils. Then, Chris, Graham and Phil make their Final Four and national title predictions before ending the podcast with a little football talk.

We love "Winning Time" and its MSU connections, plus a Big Ten tournament preview

If you're from Greater Lansing or a Michigan State alum, the new HBO show "Winning Time" has something for everybody. The series debuted on Sunday night and Graham, Chris and Phil give three thumbs up as we open the podcast with a discussion about the show. We then move on to previewing the Big Ten tournament, debating which teams are in the bubble, discussing the seven-seed Spartans' opener against 10-seed Maryland, predicting who will win the tourney, and then predicting who wins the MSU game.

Michigan State basketball continues its downward tumble. Is there a fix?

Things are trending downward for the Michigan State basketball team, which lost at home to Illinois on Saturday and was throttled on the road Tuesday by Iowa. The schedule doesn't get any easier as the Spartans play Purdue, Michigan and Ohio State - two of them ranked in the top 25 - in the next seven days. Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari and Lansing State Journal sportswriters Graham Couch and Phil Friend try to get to the bottom of the tailspin, while also gauging where MSU stands with an NCAA tournament bid. Plus, predictions for the Purdue and Michigan games.

Questions aplenty for Michigan State basketball as difficult 5-game stretch begins

Tuesday was, perhaps, an inopportune time for the Michigan State basketball team to blow a 14-point lead against Penn State - a team below them in the Big Ten Conference standings. The Spartans' loss to the Nittany Lions opened up a whole new set of questions for Tom Izzo's squad, including a look back at the Spartans' recruiting effort in recent years. We then look ahead to Saturday's game against Illinois and Tuesday against Iowa.

February swoon hits Michigan State basketball once again

The Michigan State men's basketball team has hit its annual Big Ten swoon, as the 17th-ranked Spartans have lost their last two games, getting blown out Saturday at Rutgers then falling at home Tuesday to Wisconsin. Graham Couch, Chris Solari and Phil Friend sort through the carnage of those two games, select what changes could (and should) be made to the lineup and preview upcoming games against Indiana and Penn State. They round out the show with the latest football news, including the commitment of 3-star QB Bo Edmundson and Marco Coleman's hire as the defensive line coach.

How Michigan State basketball keeps winning despite inconsistent play

On this week's Spartan Speak podcast, host Phil Friend, Lansing State Journal sports columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari break down the Spartans' last two games, beating Michigan on Saturday and Maryland on Tuesday. Then we preview Saturday's game against Rutgers before talking about signing day, two four-star commits and incoming transfer running back Jarek Broussard.

Which Michigan State team will show up Saturday vs. Michigan?

We saw the duality of the Michigan State basketball program in its past two games - a romp over No. 8 Wisconsin and a dispiriting performance against No. 23 Illinois, although the Spartans nearly won the game. So the question is, which MSU team will show up Saturday afternoon at Breslin Center for its game against Michigan? Detroit Free Press Michigan State beat writer Chris Solari and Lansing State Journal sportswriters Graham Couch and Phil Friend try to get to the bottom of that question.

Wisconsin, Illinois games come at wrong time for Michigan State basketball

The Michigan State men's basketball team is coming off a 64-62 loss to Northwestern. And the timing couldn't be worse as the Spartans hit the road for ranked opponents Wisconsin on Friday and Illinois on Tuesday. Lansing State Journal reporters Graham Couch and Phil Friend, and Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari, discuss the state of the Spartans, those upcoming games, and make their predictions for those contests. Then they move to football, where freshman Ma'a Gaoteote has entered the transfer portal and Georgia DB Ameer Speed is transferring in.

Is Michigan State as good as its 14-2 record indicates?

Was Michigan State's last-second win over Minnesota on Wednesday night a sign of a top-10 team showing some mettle? Or a sign that the Spartans may not be as good as their 14-2 record indicates? Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch, sportswriter Phil Friend and Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari dissect the game to kick off the podcast. Then, we move on to discuss: * The cancellation of last Saturday's Michigan game * MSU basketball 4-star PG commit Jeremy Fears * MSU football 4-star WR commit Germie Bernard * The return of Jayden Reed * MSU 2022 football schedule

Everything's peachy for MSU football after Pitt victory, and Spartan hoops keeps on winning

Lansing State Journal sportswriters Graham Couch and Phil Friend, along with Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari, have plenty to say following Michigan State's Peach Bowl win over Pitt. That includes roster changes in the days after, as WR Jalen Nailor and OL Kevin Jarvis declare for the NFL draft, Jayden Reed's future, how the team now belongs to Payton Thorne, and when/if Keon Coleman and Maliq Carr will join the basketball team. That's followed by a discussion on the MSU hoops team, which beat Northwestern on Sunday and had upcoming games against Nebraska and Michigan.

Can MSU-Pitt stay out of the COVID bowl-season shuffle?

Lansing State Journal reporters Graham Couch and Phil Friend, along with Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari, tackle the Omicron variant head-on as COVID has already altered bowl season and some facets of Michigan State's Peach Bowl game against Pittsburgh. The trio also discusses Kenneth Walker and Kenny Pickett's decision to skip the bowl game, the 2022 recruiting class and then shift to basketball to break down the Spartans' nonconference success and Tyson Walker's integral role as the point guard.

Kenneth Walker snubbed as Heisman Trophy finalist, MSU draws Pitt in Peach Bowl

How did Kenneth Walker III go from leading Heisman contender to not even being a finalist for the award in one month's time? The Lansing State Journal's Graham Couch and Phil Friend, along with Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari, are among the befuddled about Walker's omission and break down everything around then. That's followed by a discussion about MSU football's Peach Bowl opponent, Pitt, and which players have entered the transfer portal. We end the podcast discussing Spartan basketball and its upcoming Big Ten games against Minnesota and Penn State.

The bar is raised for Michigan State basketball this season

Lansing State Journal sportswriters Graham Couch and Phil Friend, along with Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari, discuss Michigan State football's 30-27 win over Penn State on Saturday, what it means to win 10 games, look at which bowl game the Spartans will play in and Mel Tucker's 10-year, $95 million extension is now official. We spend most of the podcast talking about MSU basketball following its Wednesday night win over Louisville in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. We give flowers to Tyson Walker, AJ Hoggard, Malik Hall, Marcus Bingham Jr. and Jaden Akins, but have a lengthy discussion about Joey Hauser's continued struggles. We end the show with our College Football Playoff predictions.

Postgame: Michigan State holds off Penn State for 10-win season

Lansing State Journal sports columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari break down Michigan State's 30-27 win over Penn State on Sunday.

Michigan State dunks on Loyola at Battle 4 Atlantis, plus a Penn State football preview

On this week's podcast, Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari and the Lansing State Journal's Graham Couch and Phil Friend just watched the Michigan State basketball team beat Loyola Chicago on a last-minute alley-opp at the Battle 4 Atlantis opener. Then, we preview Saturday's regular-season finale in football, when the Spartans take on Penn State with a chance for win No. 10 and a New Year's Six bowl bid - followed by predictions.

Postgame: Nothing goes right for MSU in 56-7 loss to Ohio State

The Lansing State Journal's Graham Couch and the Detroit Free Press' Chris Solari and Shawn Windsor break down Michigan State's 56-7 loss to Ohio State on Saturday.

Mel Tucker contract extension, Game of the Season vs. Ohio State, hoops talk

Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari have been busy this week, thanks in large part to the news that Chris broke regarding Mel Tucker's 10-year, $95 million contract extension. After that, they preview Saturday's top-10 showdown against Ohio State and then talk a little hoops at the end.

MSU takes care of business vs. Maryland; Ohio State awaits in top 10 showdown

Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari break down Michigan State's 40-21 win over Maryland on Saturday, with a peek ahead to next weekend's game against No. 4 Ohio State.

Michigan State football needs to avoid downward spiral vs. Maryland

The Michigan State football team did not successfully avoid the trap game last weekend in losing to Purdue, 40-29, knocking the Spartans from No. 3 in the College Football Playoff to No. 7. The Lansing State Journal's Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press' Chris Solari discuss the fallout from the loss and where it puts the Spartans heading into Saturday's game vs. Maryland. Later, they discuss the basketball team's loss to Kansas in the Champions Classic and make their picks for MSU-Maryland game.

Postgame: No. 3 Michigan State loses to Purdue, 40-29

Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press columnist Shawn Windsor break down Michigan State's 40-29 loss to Purdue on Saturday in West Lafayette.

Michigan State is No. 3 in initial CFP rankings, now must avoid Purdue "trap game"

The initial College Football Playoff rankings were released Tuesday, and Michigan State is No. 3, behind Georgia and Alabama. That's what happens when you win an unbeaten, top-10 showdown like the Spartans did in beating Michigan on Saturday. Now comes the hard part, sustaining the success and not getting caught in a potential "trap game" vs. Purdue. Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari and the Lansing State Journal's Graham Couch and Phil Friend discuss all that and more on this week's episode.

Postgame: Reaction to Michigan State's 'epic, improbable' win over Michigan

Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari break down Michigan State's 37-33 win over Michigan on Saturday in East Lansing, as the Spartans won the battle of top-10, unbeaten teams.

Lunacy awaits as Michigan State, Michigan meet in unbeaten, top-10 showdown

It's a four-man podcast this week as a trio of Lansing State Journal writers - Graham Couch, Nate Atkins and Phil Friend - along with Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari prepare for the insanity of Saturday's game in East Lansing between seventh-ranked Michigan State and sixth-ranked Michigan.

Postgame: Michigan State holds off Indiana, 20-15, to stay unbeaten

Lansing State Journal sports columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press sportswriters Chris Solari and Shawn Windsor discuss Michigan State's 20-15 win over Indiana on Saturday.

Kenneth Walker's Heisman Trophy push gains steam as Indiana awaits

This week, host Phil Friend is joined by Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari and Lansing State Journal sports storyteller Nate Atkins as they discuss: * A brief look ahead at Michigan * Coaches' weird obsession with everything being a state secret * What Indiana brings to the table * Kenneth Walker's Heisman chances * Evaluating Payton Thorne's season * Predictions for Saturday's game

Postgame: Reaction to Michigan State's 31-13 win over Rutgers

Lansing State Journal sports columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press Michigan State beat writer Chris Solari discuss the Spartans' 31-13 win over Rutgers on Saturday to move to 6-0.

Michigan State football keeps chopping wood as Rutgers awaits

The Michigan State football is 5-0, ranked 11th in the coaches poll and has two legitimate Heisman Trophy candidates in Kenneth Walker and Jayden Reed. The Spartans are living a lush life these days. Awaiting the Spartans on Saturday is Rutgers, which beat MSU last year and forced seven turnovers in the process. Host Phil Friend is joined by Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari and State Journal sports storyteller Nate Atkins as they discuss the Spartans' hot start, rising expectations (College Football Playoff?) and preview Saturday's game against Rutgers.

Postgame: Michigan State handles Western Kentucky, 48-31

Lansing State Journal sports reporters Graham Couch and Nate Atkins recap Michigan State's 48-31 win over Western Kentucky on Saturday night.

MSU gains momentum on recruiting trail, hopes for more offense vs. Western Kentucky

Host Phil Friend is joined by State Journal columnist Graham Couch and sports storyteller Nate Atkins as we discuss: * Commitment of 4-star ATH Dillon Tatum * MSU's offensive woes vs. Nebraska * MSU's strong defensive performance vs. the Cornhuskers * How the Spartans match up with Western Kentucky * Reactions to first MSU basketball practice * Predictions

Postgame: Michigan State beats Nebraska, 23-20, in OT

Lansing State Journal sports columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari deliver their instant reaction to Michigan State football's 23-20 overtime win Saturday night in Spartan Stadium.

Michigan State wants to put Nebraska in the 'deep water' with Miami

Michigan State football is ranked 21st after beating No. 24 Miami last weekend, and the 3-0 Spartans aim to make it 4-0 with Nebraska coming to town Saturday night. Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari and Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch have plenty to say about both games in this week's podcast: * How MSU beat Miami, including dietician Amber Rinestine * Nebraska's offense vs. MSU's defense * Payton Thorne and MSU offense's progress * Connor Heyward's transition to tight end * Nebraska's defense * "The Woodshed" * MSU basketball lands commitment from Jaxon Kohler * Predictions for MSU-Nebraska

Time to find out if Michigan State football is for real

The Michigan State football team has looked pretty good in its first two games, defeating Northwestern and Youngstown State. But the Spartans have a tough test Saturday against Miami. Can they go on the road for a noon start and beat the Hurricanes and star QB D'Eriq King in the Florida heat? Or are there shades of last year's Iowa game, where the Hawkeyes routed MSU after an 0-2 start and the Spartans were coming off an impressive win over Michigan? Host Phil Friend is joined this week by fellow Lansing State Journal sportswriters Graham Couch and Nate Atkins.

Michigan State handles Youngstown State, 42-14: Postgame reaction

Michigan State led wire-to-wire in a dominant 42-14 victory over Youngstown State on Saturday. Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari and Lansing State Journal sports columnist Graham Couch break down the Spartans' win from Spartan Stadium.

There's a buzz around Michigan State football

The noise around Michigan State football is nothing but positive after the Spartans handled Northwestern in its season opener. Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari and Lansing State Journal sports columnist Graham Couch get into all that and more in Thursday's episode. This week's topics: * An air of positivity for the Spartans * Kenneth Walker * MSU linebackers Quavaris Crouch, Cal Haladay * MSU's offensive line * Payton Thorne * Youngstown State preview * Transfer portal * MSU football, men's basketball benefit from NIL deal * Predictions

QB battle rages on, Northwestern analysis, MSU has its new AD

We're three days out from Michigan State football's home opener against Northwestern, and Mel Tucker still hasn't officially named the starting quarterback. But the QBs of the Spartan Speak podcast, Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari and Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch, are here to get you ready for MSU's season opener. This week's topics: * MSU has its new AD: Alan Haller * Anthony Russo or Payton Thorne at QB? * Northwestern preview/analysis * Predictions

Emoni Bates, Michigan State's AD search, QB/RB depth chart battle

For the first time since late April, Spartan Speak makes its return! Not only that, we'll be in your podcast feed weekly, if not twice a week during the football season. Host Phil Friend is joined by the Jimmy Page and Robert Plant of the podcast - Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari and Lansing State Journal sports columnist Graham Couch - as we get back into the swing of the college sports season. This week's topics: * Emoni Bates commits to Memphis * Michigan State's unexpected and untimely AD search continues * Who will start at quarterback and running back for the Spartans?

Introducing: The Greater Lansing Food Championship Podcast

The Greater Lansing Food Championship, hosted by Lansing State Journal sportswriter Phil Friend, will be an annual food tournament determining the best of what Greater Lansing has to offer when it comes to food. In 2020, we did the best restaurant, won by Soup Spoon. In 2021, we’ll pick the best menu item to be found in Lansing’s restaurants via a 32-item knockout tournament. Phil will be joined by different State Journal staffers in each podcast to pick which food advances to the next round until there can only be one. The podcast is just part of the package, as we’ll have articles and videos, too, which can be found at lsj.com. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.

What Max Christie, Jaden Akins, Pierre Brooks and Keon Coleman bring to MSU basketball

Lansing State Journal sportswriters Phil Friend and Nate Atkins break down Michigan State's 2021 recruiting class: the three scholarship players - Max Christie, Jaden Akins and Pierre Brooks - and walk-on Keon Coleman, who will be in East Lansing on a football scholarship.

MSU football roster makeover continues, spring game reaction, NFL draft

Lansing State Journal sports columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari are in the football mood, as Michigan State has seen EIGHT players enter the transfer portal (and one player commit to MSU) since Saturday's spring game. Graham and Chris discuss the player exits and what it means for the program. Then, they delve into the spring game, the QB battle between Payton Thorne, Anthony Russo and the rest of the depth chart. We end with NFL draft talk, and where Shakur Brown, Naquan Jones and Antjuan Simmons might get drafted.

Foster Loyer, Thomas Kithier and MSU basketball's roster shuffle, plus spring game preview

Lansing State Journal sports columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari have a lot to get off their chest in the month since our last recording. The MSU basketball team has seen six players depart since the loss to UCLA in the NCAA tournament, with Foster Loyer, Thomas Kithier, Rocket Watts and Jack Hoiberg departing via the transfer portal, Aaron Henry declaring for the NBA draft and Joshua Langford deciding to forego his final year of eligibility to retire from basketball. We then preview Saturday's spring football game, with what to watch for when it comes to the quarterbacks and depth chart as the Spartans will conduct more of a practice than a game.

What went wrong for Michigan State in NCAA Tournament loss to UCLA

Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari and Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch convene shortly after Michigan State's overtime loss to UCLA in the NCAA Tournament First Four game to discuss what went wrong for the Spartans inside Mackey Arena on Thursday night.

How Michigan State ended up in the First Four, UCLA preview, Final Four picks

Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari and Lansing State Journal sports columnist Graham Couch are both a little befuddled as to how Michigan State ended up in a First Four game instead of, say, Syracuse. But the Spartans are in the tournament and start their journey Thursday night. We'll talk about the selection committee's decision to put MSU in the play-in game, preview Thursday's game against UCLA, and make our predictions for both that game and the Final Four.

Michigan State basketball is in the Big Dance, Big Ten tourney preview

Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari and Lansing State Journal sports columnist Graham Couch have plenty to talk about after Michigan State's win over No. 2 Michigan in the regular-season finale. With the Spartans firmly in the NCAA tournament, we look ahead to the Big Ten tournament, previewing Thursday's game vs. Maryland while also predicting who will lift the trophy in Indianapolis. We also discuss what seed MSU should expect when the NCAA tournament starts next week.

What Michigan State basketball needs to do to make NCAA tournament

Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari and Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch react to Michigan State's decisive 69-50 loss to Michigan on Thursday night by figuring out what scenarios would land the Spartans in the NCAA tournament. They also discuss the Rocket Watts situation - he sat out most of the second half after not making a hustle play that sparked the Wolverines - and predict Sunday's rematch with Michigan.

Oh, how the turntables for Michigan State basketball's season and tourney hopes; Keon Coleman film review

Last week's Spartan Speak podcast was spent largely talking about Michigan State basketball's future, after it looked like the Spartans weren't going to make the NCAA tournament following a loss to Purdue. But in the last week, MSU has come to life with wins over Indiana and No. 4 Illinois and are back on the bubble. On this week's podcast, Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press and Graham Couch of the Lansing State Journal discuss how the Spartans have turned their season around, preview the final five games of the season and whether or not they make the NCAA tournament. Then, LSJ sports storyteller Nate Atkins grinds the tape and offers his analysis of MSU 3-star football and basketball recruit Keon Coleman, plus discussion of incoming football transfers Ben VanSumeren and Chester Kimbrough.

MSU's unprecedented struggles continue; a peek ahead to next season

Detroit Free Press sportswriter Chris Solari and Lansing State Journal sports columnist Graham Couch have a lot to get off their chest as the Michigan State men's basketball team sits 4-9 in the Big Ten after losses to Iowa and Purdue and seem very unlikely to play in the NCAA tournament for the first time in more than 20 seasons. Chris and Graham discuss the Spartans' problems, what's up with the rotations and how they can finish the season before looking to next season, including Enoch Boakye's decommitment, Emoni Bates, Max Christie, Jaden Akins, Pierre Brooks, "the brand" and what MSU's team might look like next season.

Rayshaun Benny, Keon Coleman and evaluating MSU's 2021 recruiting class and transfers

Lansing State Journal reporters Nate Atkins and Phil Friend react to Wednesday's recruiting news, with Rayshaun Benny flipping from Michigan State to Michigan and the Spartans getting a commitment and signature from Keon Coleman. Then, they discuss the five transfer players Mel Tucker has brought into the program - QB Anthony Russo, RBs Kenneth Walker and Harold Joyner, OL Jarrett Horst and DE Drew Jordan. That's followed by a discussion on the 2021 class as a whole, which under-the-radar players they like, position analysis and their favorite players.

COVID outbreak hits MSU basketball; Assessing Spartans' NCAA tournament resume

The Michigan State men's basketball team has been on a break - two weeks now - due to COVID-19 issues. And it'll be another week before the Spartans play again. But the podcast doesn't take a break, as Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press beat writer Chirs Solari talk about the layoff, what the Big Ten schedule might look like going forward, assess if the Spartans' resume is good enough for the NCAA tournament and then talk a little gambling to end the podcast, as legal online betting begins Friday in Michigan.

State of the Union - Michigan State basketball edition

With the MSU men's basketball team four days removed from a stunning loss to Purdue and two days out from a road game against No. 8 Iowa, now's the time to evaluate where exactly the program this season. Detroit Free Press Michigan State beat writer Chris Solari and Lansing State Journal sports columnist Graham Couch discuss what's gone well and what's gone poorly as MSU currently sits 8-4 overall, and 2-4 in the Big Ten. Can the Spartans make a run in the Big Ten? Will they even make the NCAA tournament? Plus, they talk about Alabama's national title win over Ohio State, and where exactly MSU and the rest of the nation fall in the pecking order of college football.

MSU basketball gets back to its winning way against Rutgers, Nebraska

The last time Lansing State Journal sports columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press Michigan State beat writer Chris Solari recorded, MSU was 0-3 in the Big Ten. But things have changed - the Spartans upended Nebraska on Saturday and then topped No. 14 Rutgers on Tuesday. They break it all down, including discussions on Aaron Henry, AJ Hoggard, Rocket Watts and the post players, followed by a preview of Friday's Purdue game. Then we end the podcast discussing Tre'Von Morgan's decision to leave MSU football and enter the transfer portal.

Making sense of Michigan State's loss to Minnesota and how to fix the Spartans

Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press Michigan State beat writer Chris Solari are back in your ears after witnessing the Spartan basketball team's worst performance in quite some time in Monday's loss to Minnesota. They're here to break down what went wrong and potential solutions. Then, they switch to football and discuss the incoming transfer of Duke defensive end Drew Jordan and QB Rocky Lombardi's departure to Northern Illinois (40:40).

MSU football player arrivals/departures; Is something wrong with MSU basketball?; Anthony Russo, Ma'a Gaoteote film breakdown

The Michigan State football team saw an alarming amount of roster turnover the past four days, and Lansing State Journal sports columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press Michigan State beat writer Chris Solari are here to break it all down. This week's topics: * MSU football player departures/arrivals, including starting QB Rocky Lombardi * MSU decides not to play in bowl game * Men's hoops gets upset by Northwestern on Sunday - an aberration or a sign of trouble? * Wisconsin preview and prediction * Film breakdown of transfer QB Anthony Russo and 4-star LB Ma'a Gaoteote with Nate Atkins * Big Ten bowl picks

Anthony Russo, Hampton Fay, Ma'a Gaoteote and Signing Day 2020 highlights for Michigan State football

A lot has happened within the Michigan State football program since we last convened: players leaving the program, declaring for the draft and, of course, national signing day for college football. Lansing State Journal sports columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press Michigan State beat writer Chris Solari are here to break it all down. Topics: * QB Anthony Russo transfers in from Temple * 4-star Ma'a Gaoteote flips from USC to MSU * Breakdown of 2021 class, including what happens with the commits who did not sign: Rayshaun Benny, Audric Estime and Geno VanDeMark * Shakur Brown and Naquan Jones declare for NFL draft * Chris Jackson no longer with the team * Payton Thorne named starting QB * Predictions for MSU football vs. Maryland and hoops vs. Northwestern Then, Phil Friend is joined by Nate Atkins for a deep dive on MSU's QB recruit in the 2021 class, Hampton Fay, including clips of Nate's interview with the Texan.

Michigan State-Virginia gets postponed, Mel Tucker must choose between Rocky Lombardi and Payton Thorne

On this week's podcast, host Phil Friend is joined by Lansing State Journal sports columnist Graham Couch, Detroit Free Press Michigan State beat writer Chris Solari and LSJ sports storyteller Nate Atkins. This week's topics: * MSU's basketball game with Virginia postponed (0:28) * Big Ten adjusts 7-game rule to put Ohio State in championship game (12:45) * Preview hoops game vs. Oakland on Sunday (28:28) * Who starts at QB: Rocky Lombardi or Payton Thorne (32:40) * Predictions for weekend games (42:08) * Discussion with Nate Atkins on the three position groups MSU needs to shore up to compete with the Ohio States of the world (46:40) * Nate and Phil make their Big Ten picks (1:10:28)

Michigan State basketball shows its insane depth in beating Duke, and MSU-Ohio State football is still on (for now)

The Michigan State basketball team showed that perhaps its No. 12 preseason ranking and fourth-place Big Ten prediction might be a little off after the Spartans rolled into Durham and beat No. 6 Duke on Tuesday night. Lansing State Journal sports columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari discuss the fall out from that win (1:51), move on to MSU football's game Saturday against Ohio State, which is in some limbo due to a COVID-19 outbreak in Columbus (30:42) and make their predictions for each MSU game this weekend (47:04). Host Phil Friend is then joined by the LSJ's Nate Atkins to break down how MSU's run game was so successful against Northwestern and how to carry that over to Ohio State (53:39) and then make their B1G picks (1:13 36).

Recapping big wins for Michigan State football, basketball teams

Detroit Free Press Michigan State beat writer Chris Solari and Lansing State Journal sports columnist Graham Couch wrap up a big day for Michigan State, recapping the football team's 29-20 upset of No. 13 Northwestern and the 12th-ranked basketball team's 80-70 win over Notre Dame.

The Michigan State Basketball 2020 Preview Extravaganza; MSU Football Faces Big Challenge With Northwestern

Lansing State Journal sports columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press Michigan State beat writer Chris Solari gear up for a busy month of simultaneous Spartan football and basketball action, with Tom Izzo's squad starting its season Wednesday against Eastern Michigan. We give a position-by-position breakdown of the team, including discussion on Rocket Watts/Foster Loyer/Joshua Langford, the "5" position, Joey Hauser and Aaron Henry, along with this week's upcoming games against EMU and Notre Dame. Then, we move on to the football team, which faces a very tough task Saturday against No. 13 Northwestern, and no sign of who might start at quarterback for the Spartans. Then we make our picks for this week's contests.

Michigan State football gets another week to choose between Rocky Lombardi and Payton Thorne

We've got a power-packed podcast this week with Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari and Lansing State Journal sportswriters Graham Couch, Nate Atkins and Phil Friend. In the first part with Graham and Chris, discussion topics include: * MSU football's game vs. Maryland is canceled due to COVID-19 outbreak for the Terrapins * MSU basketball's nonconference and Big Ten slate, including a Christmas Day game against Wisconsin * Xavier Tillman and Cassius Winston are selected in the NBA draft * Rocky Lombardi or Payton Thorne at quarterback In the second part, Nate and Phil: * Break down Thorne's performance against Indiana after coming on for Lombardi * Target potential QBs in the transfer portal * Make their Big Ten picks

We now know what Michigan State is following 24-0 loss to Indiana

Lansing State Journal sportswriter Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press Michigan State beat writer Graham Couch deliver the postmortem following the Spartans' 24-0 loss to Indiana on Saturday.

Film Room: How Iowa won the trenches, and how Michigan State fixes that problem against Indiana

Lansing State Journal sportswriters Nate Atkins and Phil Friend break down how Iowa won last week's game in the trenches vs. Michigan State. And then they move on to the upcoming Indiana game and how MSU's offense can attack IU, and how the Spartans can slow down the Hoosiers' high-flying offense. Indiana QB Michael Penix had his breakout game last year vs. MSU. Can the Spartans prevent a similar level of play this year? And they end with their Big Ten picks.

Tom Izzo has COVID-19, Mel Tucker's not happy, Recruiting talk, Indiana preview

Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press Michigan State beat writer Chris Solari avoided a tongue-lashing from Mel Tucker following the Spartans' loss to Iowa, so they're here to provide their insight on: * Tom Izzo diagnosed with COVID-19 * Basketball National Signing Day is Wednesday * MSU football lands four commits between Sunday and Tuesday * What the hell happened vs. Iowa * Indiana preview and predictions

Postmortem from Michigan State's 49-7 loss to Iowa

Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press Michigan State beat writer Chris Solari break down the Spartans' 49-7 loss to Iowa in Iowa City on Saturday afternoon.

Film Room: How MSU will scheme vs. Iowa compared to the Michigan win

Lansing State Journal sports reporters Nate Atkins and Phil Friend offered a few ideas on how Michigan State could beat Michigan last week. We'll talk about that and whether we were right on those. We then move on to the upcoming Iowa game and analyze what Northwestern saw in running 60 times vs. the Hawkeyes, and what we can expect from Iowa's offense and quarterback Spencer Petras. We end with our Big Ten picks.

Michigan State makes statement in Michigan win, plus Iowa preview

More than 72 hours have passed since Michigan State's win over Michigan to claim the Paul Bunyan Trophy, but Lansing State Journal sports columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press Michigan State beat writer Chris Solari still have plenty to say about the Spartans' stunning performance. After 50-plus minutes of that, we preview Saturday's game vs. Iowa and make predictions.

Film Room: Why Michigan's defense might cause Michigan State problems with Nate Atkins

The Lansing State Journal's Nate Atkins and Phil Friend head to the film room to dissect what they saw in Michigan State and Michigan's Week 1 contests. We start with a look at how disruptive the Wolverines' defense was vs. Minnesota, and the concerns MSU's offense should have in generating yards and points. But we do come up with a few solutions! Then we discuss how MSU's 4-2-5 defense looked vs. Rutgers and what it'll need to do to slow down's Michigan offense and QB Joe Milton, which put up plenty of yards and points vs. a Golden Gophers team that had big expectations this year. And then, it's on to the Big Ten picks.

Reviewing Rutgers and what MSU can do to beat Michigan, aka 'the school down the road'

Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch, Detroit Free Press Michigan State beat writer Chris Solari and LSJ sportswriter Phil Friend get you ready for Saturday's Michigan game, for better or worse. First, we discuss Mel Tucker's press conference and his comments referring to Michigan as 'the school up the road,' then take a look back at the Rutgers game, and then preview this weekend's game at Michigan, which looked very good in beating Minnesota last week.

Film Room: Michigan State-Rutgers preview with Nate Atkins

We'll be bringing you a second podcast each week throughout college football season where we break down what Michigan State and its future (and sometimes past) opponents are scheming on both sides of the ball. Lansing State Journal sports storyteller Nate Atkins and sports reporter Phil Friend will be your guides, and this week they take a look at: * MSU offensive Jay Johnson's offense and what he ran at previous stops * Rutgers' defense under new defensive coordinator Robb Smith (influenced by coach Greg Schiano * MSU DC Scottie Hazelton's preferred defense * What to expect from new Rutgers OC Sean Gleeson * Big Ten game-by-game picks

The Michigan State Football 2020 Preview Extravaganza

There are no weeks off for the Spartan Speak squad going forward, as the Michigan State football team opens its season (finally!) on Saturday against Rutgers. This week, Detroit Free Press Michigan State beat writer Chris Solari and Lansing State Journal sports columnist Graham Couch preview the game, the season ahead and make some bold predictions. This week's topics: * No starting QB named and Mel Tucker press conference reaction (3:27) * Depth chart breakdown, position by position (18:39) * MSU/Big Ten predictions and over-unders (48:08)

Big Ten football season pushes full-steam ahead and what it means for Michigan State

Lansing State Journal sports columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press Michigan State beat writer Chris Solari catch their breath after a whirlwind Wednesday that saw the Big Ten Conference reverse course and reinstate football for the fall 2020 season. Graham and Chris get you caught up on everything you need to know about the Big Ten's decision and what's coming in the next two months. And then, they answer your Twitter questions related to Michigan State football.

Donald Trump talks to Kevin Warren, and what it all means for Big Ten football

The Big Ten football season may not be happening this fall, but Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press Michigan State beat writer Chris Solari are still playing a full fall schedule as they waste no time on the podcast analyzing all the latest college football and Big Ten news in a big picture sense (0:36) Other topics: * Mel Tucker lands his first 4-star recruit in New Jersey OL Geno VanDeMark (40:08) * MSU football's social media team leans heavily into the name/image/likeness possibilities (43:59) * Twitter Questions (52:37)

Big Ten cancels fall sports, Jaden Akins commits to MSU basketball

Lansing State Journal sports columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press Michigan State beat writer Chris Solari have plenty to say about what happened in the Big Ten Conference this week, starting from Sunday's #WeWantToPlay campaign, to the coaches' push to save the fall season, to the league officially canceling fall sports on Tuesday and so much more. The pair also discuss Xavier Tillman's decision to head to the NBA, why Aaron Henry is staying at MSU, and how the Spartans landed another big-time recruit in Jaden Akins. And finally, we end the show with Twitter questions.

Michigan State lands Emoni Bates. What happens now?

Detroit Free Press Michigan State beat writer Chris Solari and Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch were just as stunned as everybody else when Emoni Bates - widely considered the best basketball prodigy since LeBron James - committed to Michigan State on Monday. Chris and Graham share their reactions to the news and also answer your Twitter questions.

Michigan State athletes return to campus, but should they; Plus, the futures of Max Christie, Xavier Tillman, Aaron Henry

Lansing State Journal sports columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press Michigan State beat writer Chris Solari discuss the latest in Spartan news. But before that, we address the George Floyd killing, the nationwide protests and the Black Lives Matter movement that's sweeping through the United States and the world (5:30). From there, they discuss the return of MSU athletes to campus, which is scheduled to take place Monday (18:55), whether or not the college football season will take place as scheduled (2), t4:00he announcement of Central Michigan to future football schedules (31:48), Xavier Tillman, Aaron Henry and the NBA draft (38:32) and 2021 recruiting target Max Christie (43:24).

Joshua Langford shoots for return to MSU basketball, voluntary workouts coming back for NCAA sports

With so much Michigan State-related breaking news this week, this was the time for Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press Michigan State beat writer Chris Solari to reconvene for a new podcast episode. This week's topics: * NCAA Division I Council votes to allow football, men's basketball and women's basketball to resume voluntary workouts on June 1. * Joshua Langford has expressed to Tom Izzo his desire to return to the MSU basketball team after missing the last year and a half with an injury * NBA draft talk * Curtis Blackwell lawsuit * NFL Draft/UFA roundup with MSU players * Football recruiting update * Cassius Winston and Pierre Brooks talk

MSU hoops aims to land Karim Mane and Pierre Brooks, Football recruits, NFL draft

It's been more than a month since we last convened, so Detroit Free Press sportswriter Chris Solari and Lansing State Journal sports columnist Graham Couch have plenty to catch up on. This week's topics: * Mel Tucker, MSU football land 6 commits: Tyson Watson, Derrick Harmon, Davion Primm, Ethan Boyd, Gabe Nealy and Antoine Booth * NFL draft prospects of Kenny Willekes, Joe Bachie, Raequan Williams, Josiah Scott and Brian Lewerke * MSU basketball's chances of landing basketball recruits Karim Mane and Pierre Brooks * Twitter questions

Social distancing, hypothetical Final Four picks, MSU trivia

The Spartan Speak podcast practiced social distancing for this week's show, as Lansing State Journal sports columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press Michigan State beat writer Chris Solari do their best to avoid coronavirus. This week's topics: * Coronavirus, coronavirus, coronavirus: How it's affecting our lives, the world, the sports world and, later, Michigan State sports and NCAA spring athletes * If There Was A 2020 NCAA Tournament: Using the bracket made by ESPN's Joe Lunardi, Phil joins the discussion and we all pick our hypothetical Final Four teams and national champion. * Trivia Time! In what most closely resembles a Sporcle quiz, Phil tests out Graham and Chris's knowledge on two MSU basketball-related questions.

Coronavirus concerns, MSU wins share of Big Ten, plus conference tournament picks for each game

On this week's Spartan Speak, Lansing State Journal sports columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press Michigan State beat writer Chris Solari get ready for the college basketball postseason. Whether they'll be reporting from tournament locations or from home waits to be seen. This week's topics: MSU wins share of Big Ten title with win over Ohio State, plus Chris Holtmann's comments about Spartan players kissing midcourt during the game A spirited discussion on how the coronavirus is going to affect the Big Ten, NCAA tournaments and how fans can/will cope with teams potentially playing in front of empty stadiums A breakdown of the All-Big Ten picks, and Graham defends his decision not to put Cassius Winston on the second team in his USA TODAY picks Graham and Chris make their picks for every Big Ten tournament game, and select a champion

Showing an appreciation for Michigan State basketball's seniors

Lansing State Journal sports columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press Michigan State beat writer Chris Solari spent the past week at Maryland and Penn State, witnessing a pair of crucial wins for the Spartans basketball team. This week's topics: - The importance of the wins over Maryland and Penn State - How the Big Ten regular season and tournaments are shaping up - Picking the best moments from each of MSU's seniors: Cassius Winston, Kyle Ahrens, Joshua Langford and Conner George - Scottie Hazelton hired as MSU football's defensive coordinator - Prediction for Sunday's game vs. Ohio State

MSU's win over Iowa might change the course of the season

Michigan State's comeback win over No. 17 Iowa on Tuesday night wasn't a dream. That actually happened, and could be a turning point in the Spartans' season. That's just one of the items Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press Michigan State beat writer Chris Solari discuss on this week's podcast. The full list of topics include: -MSU's win over Iowa - Saturday's game vs. Maryland - Predicting the final Big Ten standings - Projecting NCAA Tournament seeds for B1G teams - Mel Tucker's new assistant coaches - Mel Tucker's press conference - Predictions for Maryland game

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