BIG 10 SQUAD: NCAA Passes NEW Eligibility Rules | How they impact Michigan State

Big Ten shakes up college football with the new “5 and 5” eligibility rule, setting the stage for a new era—no more endless waivers or awkward redshirt seasons. The Big 10 Squad debates whether this reform can finally bring order to the chaos. Will this bold move eliminate confusion and eight-year seniors, or just spawn fresh controversy?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish eye a national championship run as their storied rivalry with Michigan State Spartans is reignited under the lights in South Bend. Can the Spartans, led by transfer additions like wide receiver K.K. Smith and running back Cam Edwards, spoil Notre Dame’s September streak and reclaim the coveted Megaphone Trophy? Host Tyler Wojiak and guest cover the clash’s history, Spartans’ quarterback outlook with Alessio Milivojevic, and key coaching changes that set the stage for a high-stakes showdown.

Michigan State Spartans build a formidable foundation in the trenches as Pat Fitzgerald’s 2027 recruiting class secures key victories over rivals like Indiana and Nebraska. Can standout recruits Caleb Johnson and Matthew Brady transform the Spartans into a Big Ten headache right from year one?