This is Sparta MSU!

The ONLY show about Spartan Dawgs hosted by Spartan Dawgs. New shows Tuesdays & Thursdays. Former MSU legends Jason Strayhorn & Sedrick Irvin bring you the REAL insider's show. Listen to audio here. Watch the LIVE show & interact with us in the live chat party on YouTube channel This Is Sparta MSU Tuesdays & Thursdays 8P ET. The live chat is a Spartan virutal tailgate you'll never want to miss! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/this-is-sparta-msu--5664600/support .

This is Sparta MSU! is a news podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 453 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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  MSU Football Is Fighting for Pride: The NIL, Recruiting & Culture Crisis | This Is Sparta B1G #317

  Sep 29, 20261h 20m

  Michigan State football is at a crossroads. After a frustrating 31–13 loss, the This Is Sparta crew breaks down why this season has quickly become a fight for pride—and why the issues surrounding the program go much deeper than one game or one quarterback. Jason Strayhorn, Sedrick Irvin, Chon “SlowSippa” Taylor, Spencer, and Swerve talk candidly about: MSU’s offensive struggles, injuries, quarterback play, and whether the team needs changes now Why the Spartans appear overmatched physically in Big Ten matchups The importance of culture, player development, and finding an identity under the new staff Whether Michigan State is investing enough in NIL, recruiting, and retaining talent Why former Spartans and recruits have found success elsewhere How programs such as Northwestern, Iowa, Indiana, USC, Alabama, and others are navigating the new college-football landscape Nick Saban’s comments on NIL, player movement, and the changing power structure in college athletics What it will take for Michigan State to become competitive again—and why patience cannot mean accepting mediocrity The Disney goggles are off. This is an honest conversation about where Michigan State football stands, what must improve, and why the next stretch of games matters for every player, coach, and recruit in the program. Go Green. Go White. #MichiganState #MSUFootball #GoGreen #BigTenFootball #CollegeFootball #NIL #MichiganStateSpartans #ThisIsSparta Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/this-is-sparta-msu--5664600/support .

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  $20M Behind:Jeremy Campbell Breaks Down MSU's NIL Gap After the Notre Dame | This Is Sparta B1G #316

  Sep 22, 20261h 27m

  This week on This Is Sparta MSU, Stray, Chon "SlowSippa," and Sedrick "Swerve" Irvin break down Michigan State's tough loss to Notre Dame — highlighting a dominant second-quarter stretch from the offense and a breakout game from linebacker Jordan Hall (currently the No. 5 graded linebacker in college football) that has the crew asking whether the Spartans can build on that energy heading into Nebraska. Then Jeremy Campbell, Founder and CEO of Legacy Sports Management & Media and a former Rutgers Big Ten standout, joins the show to talk about what actually separates his agency in the NIL era, how the market really values players (productivity plus personal brand), and what it costs to field a playoff-caliber roster in 2026 — he puts the number at high-$20M to mid-$30M, while MSU's known football spend is closer to $20M short of that mark. The conversation turns political with a breakdown of the "Protect College Sports Act," the lack of player-side representation in its drafting, and the optics around who's being used to sell it to fans. The guys also dig into MSU's $400M athletics donation — and why almost none of it is actually reaching the football roster today — before closing with predictions for this week's home game against Nebraska. Guest: Jeremy Campbell, Founder/CEO, Legacy Sports Management & Media Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/this-is-sparta-msu--5664600/support .

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  Cam Edwards Balls Out, Notre Dame, and MSU's Budget Excuse Gets Exposed | This Is Sparta B1G #315

  Sep 15, 20261h 33m

  Michigan State moves to 2-0 after a 35-7 win over Eastern Michigan, but Slow Sipper, Spencer, and Stray aren't just celebrating — they break down the game tape showing real second-half cohesion up front, spotlight Cam Edwards' 152-yard, 2-TD day that ESPN somehow won't acknowledge, and shout out MSU women's soccer at No. 1 in the nation. Then the crew turns to a massive Notre Dame preview, with the Spartans sitting as ~29.5-point underdogs in the first meeting since 2017, and a wider look at Big Ten chaos with Ohio State, Oregon, and Oklahoma all stumbling. The back half gets real: a no-holds-barred breakdown of MSU's athletic department budget, NIL collectives getting shut down, the AD carousel, and why the crew believes the real obstacle to winning isn't the coaching staff — it's the administration. Go White. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/this-is-sparta-msu--5664600/support .

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  Fitz's First W, Michigan's Meltdown & what's a Difference-Maker? | This Is Sparta MSU #314

  Sep 8, 20261h 11m

  Pat Fitzgerald's first game as Michigan State's head coach is in the books, and the Spartans got the win over Toledo — but it wasn't pretty. Jason Strayhorn is joined by Chon "SlowSippa" Taylor, Spencer Brown, and Sedrick "Swerve" Irvin to break down everything from East Lansing and around the Big Ten. In this episode: Pat Fitzgerald's aggressive fourth-down calls in his Spartan Stadium debut Cam Edwards' 27-carry, 98-yard performance and what it means for the run game QB Aidan Chiles' efficient day (76% completion) and whether he's a true difference-maker Michigan State's dominant time-of-possession win that didn't show up on the scoreboard Michigan's stunning 7-point performance in a loss to Western Michigan Big Ten weekend reactions: Ohio State, Miami, Notre Dame, LSU, SMU, and Florida State's NIL struggles MSU athletic department shakeup as Alan Haller successor Jesse Palumbo departs for Kentucky A preview of this week's matchup against Eastern Michigan, plus the crew's score predictions Subscribe and hit the bell for weekly Michigan State football and Big Ten coverage all season long. Go Green, Go White! #MichiganState #Spartans #BigTen #CollegeFootball #PatFitzgerald Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/this-is-sparta-msu--5664600/support .

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  Nakai Martinez Talks “Bag of Chips,” Spencer Brown Calls Out the Schedule | This Is Sparta B1G #313

  Sep 1, 20261h 29m

  Michigan State football is back — and This Is Sparta Across the B1G is locked in for the season opener against Toledo. Jason Strayhorn, Chon “Slow Sippa” Taylor, and sedrick “Swerve” Irvin break down the biggest questions heading into Friday night at Spartan Stadium: What will Jonathan Smith’s Spartans look like in Game 1? Can Michigan State establish a physical identity? And is this the year the Spartans get back to a bowl game? MSU captain and safety Nakai Martinez joins the show to discuss his return from injury, being voted a captain, the intensity brought by Coach Fitz and the staff, defensive communication, playing with a chip — or a whole bag of chips — on his shoulder, and why this team believes it has something to prove. Then former Spartan offensive lineman Spencer Brown stops by with the honest, hilarious, no-filter conversation Spartan fans need before kickoff. The crew debates Michigan State’s schedule, realistic win expectations, the state of the program, NIL, recruiting, culture, identity, and what a convincing win over Toledo needs to look like. Can MSU run the ball, stop the run, play fast, create turnovers, and send a message in the opener? The road to the 2026 season starts now. Topics Nakai Martinez on becoming an MSU captain Coach Fitz’s energy and the team’s “bag of chips” mentality Michigan State vs. Toledo preview and score expectations Spencer Brown’s blunt take on MSU’s schedule Bowl-game expectations for the Spartans The importance of culture, recruiting, NIL, and player development Why Friday night is a statement game for Michigan State Shoutout to MSU women’s soccer and volleyball Like, subscribe, and tell us in the comments: What does Michigan State need to show against Toledo for you to feel confident about the season? Go Green. #MichiganStateFootball #MSUFootball #GoGreen #Spartans #MichiganState #ToledoFootball #BigTenFootball #CollegeFootball #JonathanSmith #NakaiMartinez #ThisIsSparta Alternate titles Nakai Martinez: “We’ve Got a Bag of Chips on Our Shoulder” | MSU vs. Toledo Preview Can Michigan State Make a Statement vs. Toledo? Nakai Martinez + Spencer Brown Join the Show MSU Football Is Back: Toledo Preview, Nakai Martinez Interview & Brutal Schedule Debate “No More Talking”: Michigan State’s Toledo Test Starts the Season Spencer Brown on MSU’s Schedule, Bowl Expectations & Why Toledo Is a Must-Win Michigan State Football 2026 Preview: Nakai Martinez, Toledo, and the Road to a Bowl MSU vs. Toledo: The Spartans Have Something to Prove | This Is Sparta Across the B1G Thumbnail text Best option: “BAG OF CHIPS!” MSU vs. Toledo Other strong options: NO MORE TALKING STATEMENT GAME BOWL GAME OR BUST? CAN MSU GET TO 6? TOLEDO MUST PAY The title and description reflect the episode’s player interview, Toledo game preview, coach-energy discussion, debate over MSU’s identity and schedule, and the hosts’ bowl-game expectations. Sources 1 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/this-is-sparta-msu--5664600/support .

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