MSU football LOSING 30+ players to the portal cause for PANIC?; MSU basketball heads to toughest road test yet

Michigan State Spartans football faces massive roster upheaval as over 30 players—including starters like Jalen Thompson and Aiden West—enter the transfer portal, sparking debate over the program’s future. Can Jonathan Smith’s regime stabilize the team after its third coaching change in four years? Matt Sheehan breaks down which departures truly matter, questions the “Spartan Dog for Life” mantra from outgoing players, and assesses what positions now need urgent attention.Locked On Spartans also previews the Michigan State vs. Nebraska basketball showdown alongside Connor Happer, highlighting Nebraska’s 17-game streak and Michigan State’s defensive edge. Will the Cornhuskers’ home crowd and experience best Izzo’s physical Spartans? The episode spotlights key transfer needs for both football programs and explores how NIL-driven free agency is reshaping college sports. Don’t miss this candid look at the Spartans’ rebuilding effort and the high-stakes basketball clash in Lincoln.Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! GametimeToday'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.RugietIf you’ve been thinking about taking the next step, now’s the time.Head to https://Rugiet.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGEto get 15% off your order for a limited time.Rugiet Ready. Feel present. Feel confident. Feel ready.FanDuelToday'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.