Michigan State’s New Era, NIL’s Changing Game, and Penn State’s Playoff Push (Best Of)

On today’s SportsIQ, Larry Smith sits down with veteran sports journalist Hondo Carpenter for an unfiltered look at Michigan State football — from the tumultuous Mel Tucker years to the promise of new head coach Jonathan Smith. Hondo shares insider stories from decades of covering the Spartans, his candid take on NIL’s impact, and why Tom Izzo’s integrity stands apart in college sports.Then, Penn State insider Tom Hannifin (State of State Podcast) breaks down the Nittany Lions’ 2024 playoff run, the Drew Allar factor, and the road ahead in 2025. With a favorable schedule and high expectations, can Penn State finally break through to a national championship?🏈 Michigan State’s coaching changes and cultural reset💰 NIL realities — who’s really driving change in college football🏟 Tom Izzo’s legacy and loyalty to players🦁 Penn State’s depth, schedule, and playoff lessons learned📈 The balance between recruiting, retention, and winning big gamesTAGS:Michigan State footballJonathan Smith head coachMel Tucker Michigan StateTom Izzo legacyNIL impact college footballPenn State Nittany Lions 2025 previewDrew Allar quarterbackBig Ten football 2025Hondo Carpenter RaidersTom Hannifin State of State PodcastSportsIQ Podcast Larry Smith