Episode 51: Game Week Talk with Matt Seybert

Welcome back! On today’s episode, the boys are joined by former MSU TE and friend of the program Matt Seybert! Matt was kind enough to join us and bring another former player prospective to the show of what opening week is like for the players and what they go through. Stay for some fun conversation and of of course his and our picks!Thanks again to Matt for joining us! Follow him below: X: https://x.com/mattseybert82instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattseybert80/?hl=enTimecodes: 0:00 - intros 2:25 - Excitement for this week3:10 - Game week as a former player4:11 - Feelings playing a new team finally5:35 - Who was the best smack talker Matt played with? Did Matt like to talk? 6:38 - Smack talking Aidan Hutchinson7:50 - What does practice squad player of the week mean to a player?10:00 - What is it like fighting for playing time in a loaded position group?11:20 - Did you listen the coaches and media when they talked about playing time and who’s doing what?12:35 - Starting your career in the MAC, what is it like for MAC players coming to Spartan Stadium or big crowds for the first time? 13:58 -Does the transfer portal help with exposure to that environment now? 17:25 - Players prospective on the Spartan Walk? What would his song of choice be if he listened to music during it now a days?19:18 - Favorite tradition for Matt outside of Spartan walk20:50 - OSU/Texas talk this week22:25 - Thoughts on MSU uniforms this week? Favorite uniform when he played?25:25 - Thoughts on new concessions/game day upgrades for Spartan Stadium/EL28:34 - Signs to look for to see that MSU is different this year32:05 - Thoughts on keeping offensive game plan simple vs smaller opponents 35:15 - Matt’s Week 1 predictions37:00 - Our predictions and final thoughtsEpisode recorded on: Wednesday, August 27th, 2025Have a question, email us at [email protected] us on our socials!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Spartan-Shadows-Podcast/61563013966736/Twitter: https://x.com/MSUShadowsPodInstagram/Threads:https://www.instagram.com/spartanshadowspodcast/?igsh=ZmR5YjRxOHBzYmg%3D Audio only episodes available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts as well!