GOLDEN TICKET: Why Michigan State football must TARGET James Franklin to turn program around

Michigan State and Penn State face off as both programs hunt for their first Big Ten football win—can the Land Grant Trophy light a spark in their lost seasons? The looming coaching carousel takes center stage, with speculation swirling around Jonathan Smith’s future in East Lansing and whether James Franklin’s recruiting prowess could reignite the Spartans. Which program will land the next game-changing head coach, and how will crowded job openings like LSU, Auburn, and Florida shift the power balance across the conference? Matt Sheehan and his guest break down quarterback battles, defensive woes, and bowl eligibility stakes, spotlighting players like Alessio Milivojevic and Ethan Grunkemeyer. The segment also covers Michigan State’s offensive line struggles, Penn State’s transfer portal concerns, and why a two-QB setup could be key for MSU. Plus, hockey bragging rights and upcoming Frozen Four matchups heat up the rivalry—will Spartan fans find hope on the gridiron, or does Penn State have the edge? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! DoorDash With DoorDash Streaks, you save every Saturday you order — stack it up all season and you could save up to $250. Order this Saturday. Keep the streak alive. Fuel your gameday — only with DoorDash. Terms apply. Promo period through 11/18. SupplyHouse Join the free TradeMaster program today and score serious perks like priority shipping, lower prices, and a dedicated support line. Visit SupplyHouse.com to sign up for free and use promo code SHCOLLEGE5 for 5% off your first order. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.