WANTING MORE?: Michigan State football recruiting FALLING BEHIND other first-year head coaches

Michigan State Spartans football notches key recruiting wins, but questions loom about the 2027 class's national ranking. Can Caleb Johnson and Don Spillers spark the first-year head coach bump seen at programs like Florida, UCLA, and Cal? Matt Sheehan spotlights essential victories over rivals for top talent, analyzing why the Spartans remain outside the top 40 despite renewed energy and promising commits. The conversation tackles the elusive impact of star rankings, MSU’s donor dynamics, and the strategies needed to catch up with recruiting heavyweights. Matt Sheehan also addresses the turmoil surrounding the Board of Trustees and the university’s leadership crisis, answering listener questions about the path forward and potential AD changes. Plus, get the inside scoop on Bearcat flip targets Zay'vion Smith and Chad Willis—and finish with some Spartan-themed beer recommendations for game day. Is this the dawn of a new era, or just another bump in the road? 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! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started 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.