Videos from Spartans Illustrated

Wisconsin Badgers face mounting pressure as questions swirl around Luke Fickell’s future—will a home loss to Michigan State Spartans be the breaking point, or is his job secure? Matt Sheehan and Ryan Harings explore the implications of the week five matchup at Camp Randall, dissecting the impact of offseason transfer portal moves, revamped coaching staffs, and the importance of quarterback stability for both programs.

On3’s latest quarterback and receiver rankings spark heated debate—can elite quarterback-receiver duos truly explain team success, or do inconsistencies between individual and duo rankings leave fans scratching their heads? The Locked On Big Ten Squad analyzes controversial placements: Why is Jayden Maiava ranked third among Big Ten quarterbacks, yet his top wideout drops to an honorable mention? Does the meteoric rise of Purdue’s Josh Hoover and Nick Marsh make sense, or is it pure off-season hype?

Michigan State Spartans reload for a run at the Big Ten title as Jeremy Fears returns to lead the charge. With Coen Carr’s explosive athleticism and a deep, experienced backcourt, could this be Tom Izzo’s best shot at another Final Four before retirement? Big questions loom after Jaxon Kohler and Carson Cooper’s departures, sharpening focus on Anton Bonk’s impact in the frontcourt and the emergence of freshmen Jasiah Jervis and Carlos Medlock.

Wisconsin Badgers face mounting pressure as questions swirl around Luke Fickell’s future—will a home loss to Michigan State Spartans be the breaking point, or is his job secure? Matt Sheehan and Ryan Harings explore the implications of the week five matchup at Camp Randall, dissecting the impact of offseason transfer portal moves, revamped coaching staffs, and the importance of quarterback stability for both programs.

On3’s latest quarterback and receiver rankings spark heated debate—can elite quarterback-receiver duos truly explain team success, or do inconsistencies between individual and duo rankings leave fans scratching their heads? The Locked On Big Ten Squad analyzes controversial placements: Why is Jayden Maiava ranked third among Big Ten quarterbacks, yet his top wideout drops to an honorable mention? Does the meteoric rise of Purdue’s Josh Hoover and Nick Marsh make sense, or is it pure off-season hype?

Nebraska Cornhuskers face mounting pressure as Matt Rhule eyes a pivotal fourth season, with a revamped offensive line, new quarterback Anthony Colandrea, and soaring expectations despite recent disappointment. Could a loss to Michigan State Spartans—who enter a new era under Pat Fitzgerald—ignite the hot seat talk in Lincoln?

Michigan State Spartans reload for a run at the Big Ten title as Jeremy Fears returns to lead the charge. With Coen Carr’s explosive athleticism and a deep, experienced backcourt, could this be Tom Izzo’s best shot at another Final Four before retirement? Big questions loom after Jaxon Kohler and Carson Cooper’s departures, sharpening focus on Anton Bonk’s impact in the frontcourt and the emergence of freshmen Jasiah Jervis and Carlos Medlock.

Michigan State Spartans’ NCAA championship dreams haunt fans with a decade of heartbreaking “what ifs.” Could Cassius Winston have delivered Tom Izzo his elusive second title if the COVID tournament hadn’t been canceled? Matt Sheehan and Zach Theis re-examine pivotal MSU basketball moments, including the crushing Texas Tech loss, the infamous defeat to Middle Tennessee State, and the missed opportunity against Syracuse despite a sharpshooting squad.

Michigan State Spartans fans face the ultimate what-if: who would win a seven-game series between the beloved 2019-2020 "What If" squad—led by Cassius Winston and Xavier Tillman—and the yet-unseen 2026-2027 team stacked with rising stars like Jeremy Fears, Jordan Scott, and Coen Carr? The debate rages on as strengths, weaknesses, and individual matchups are analyzed, calling out key factors like assist rate, perimeter defense, and bench depth. Could the future Spartans’ improved shooting and defense overpower the established leadership of Winston and Tillman, or does experience and top-heavy talent still reign supreme?

MSU endures a crushing weekend with heartbreaking losses in both basketball and hockey.

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With Andrewtalkshoops

With the Spartans basketball season right around the corner, here is how things are shaping up at the 3 and 4 for the starting lineup.

Paul and Jehuu are back to discuss how the Spartans fought hard and came close but are still 0-8

Jehuu and Paul break down the Spartans' losses to Michigan and at Minnesota

Jehuu Caulcrick and Paul Fanson discuss the state of Michigan State

A disappointing game, but a great day for McCray

My recording cut off as I was about to be very complementary of Alessio.

A brief look at what went right, and mostly what went wrong, against UCLA.

Host Spencer McLaughlin leads a no-holds-barred roundtable.