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Locked On Spartans - Daily Podcast On Michigan State Spartans Football & Basketball

Locked On Podcast Network, Matt Sheehan
Michigan State Spartans
Michigan State Spartans Football
Michigan State University
Big Ten
Big Ten Conference
Jeremy Fears
Michigan State Spartans Men's Basketball
Pat Fitzgerald
NCAA Tournament
Tom Izzo
Basketball
UCLA Bruins Football
College Football Playoff
Alessio Milivojevic
Northwestern Wildcats Football
Transfer Portal
Wisconsin Badgers Football
NCAA
NIL
Notre Dame

Locked On Spartans podcast is the daily podcast that keeps you ahead of the games and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Michigan State Spartans. Hosted by Matt Sheehan, the Locked On Spartans podcast provides your daily Michigan State Spartans fix with expert opinions, film reviews, interviews with athletes and coaches, recaps, local analysis, and coverage of al... more

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Michigan State football faces a defining moment as they prepare for the highly anticipated Paul Bunyan game against Michigan. With both programs struggling, questions swirl around head coach Jonathan Smith’s future, key injuries like Ben Roberts on t... more

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Michigan State Spartans face critical questions as quarterback Alessio Milivojevic looks to prove he’s the future under center. With a major roster overhaul looming and four starters set to leave the offensive line, can the Spartans build around Ales... more

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Michigan State Spartans football fight through adversity as key injuries reshape their season. Is year one under Pat Fitzgerald laying the foundation for a return to greatness? The conversation focused on the Spartans’ marked improvements in offensiv... more

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Recent Guests

Dalton Shatler
Voice of the Michigan State football pregame show and women's basketball play-by-play announcer
Michigan State Athletics
Episode: UPGRADE: MSU football offensive line flying UNDER the radar?; Is Ben Roberts injury the most crucial
John Rhodes
Co-host of Big Ten Huddle
Big Ten Huddle
Episode: RESET: Michigan State football TARGETS key statement wins to end season; Does Big Ten cap hurt MSU?
Justin Spiro
Journalist investigating Michigan football controversies through public-records requests
Episode: CONFIDENCE: Will Pat Fitzgerald get backing NEEDED to succeed at Michigan State?
Spencer McLaughlin
Host covering Oregon Ducks sports.
Locked On Ducks
Episode: SAY WHAT?: Oregon tabs former MSU football offensive coordinator Jay Johnson as play-caller
Jeremy Dewar
Michigan State hockey writer for Spartans Illustrated
Spartans Illustrated
Episode: UPSET INGREDIENTS: Where on EARTH does MSU football have edge vs. UCLA; MSU hockey ELITE as ever
Carter Elliott
College basketball commentator
Episode: TITLE GOOD?: Does MSU basketball have a center PROBLEM? Where Spartans stack up in basketball NIL spending
Zach Anderson-Yachseimer
Locked On UCLA host covering UCLA sports
Locked On UCLA
Episode: UNSTOPPABLE? UCLA defense, Bob Chesney POWERING Bruins ahead of showdown vs. MSU football
Stephen Brooks
Michigan State football reporter for 247Sports
247Sports
Episode: BREAKDOWN: Is Pat Fitzgerald REALLY to blame for Northwestern loss?; Anelu Lafaele, Ben Roberts SHINE
Jake Riepma
Northwestern alumnus and host of Lions Hit
Locked On Podcast Network
Episode: FITZ BOWL: Pat Fitzgerald, Aidan Chiles looking for STATEMENTS against former teams

Host

Matt Sheehan
Host of the daily Spartans-focused show, delivering energetic analysis, insider takes, and guest interviews across football and basketball.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 806 ratings
  • Today’s podcast

    Never heard a more depressed podcaster. Had to stop listening

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Tampa2021
    United States10 months ago
  • Getting ready for hoops season

    First of all, thank you for putting so much content out there about MSU sports. I tuned in for the first time in a while as it’s been a long year as a Michigan State football fan, and I was looking forward to turning the page and hearing a little excitement about hoops, after going to the first game against Colgate. Yes the basketball team has things to work on, but as a Michigan State fan, the team has a couple exciting freshmen, pretty good returning core, and I think fans in general are ready... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    PDiddyMSU
    United Statesa year ago
  • Matt is Him

    Matt continuously vocalizes everything us Spartan fans are feeling and need to hear. His enthusiasm is unmatched and he’s helped me stay entertained during the down times.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mars1315
    United Statesa year ago
  • MSU

    So good I love the podcast and the Michigan state let’s go spartans

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fggfgfhfgbvfbfggg
    United States2 years ago
  • Solid

    A very die hard fan as a host. I am also die hard but not as biased as Matt is. I wish he would be more realistic at times. This basketball team could go 6-5 just as easily as 11-0 down the stretch. I think 7-4 is much more likely. There’s still obvious holes in this team which Matt heavily ignores. Great morale boost if you like to hype MSU up

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Gibby Sanchez
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Overall, the host blends passion with accessible analysis, making episodes engaging for daily listeners.
Fans appreciate the guest variety and insider perspective on MSU rosters and big games.
Some listeners note the high energy can be intense but is a core part of the show's appeal.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#228
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#113
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#182
India/Sports/Football
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#205
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#235
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

STEP UP: Who MUST deliver for Michigan State offense; Does Wisconsin football have GLARING holes?
Q: Curious your thoughts on the new audio we get on the broadcast during replay reviews.
Sheehan says the audio has not made the review process clearer because officials provide little discussion of the relevant details before announcing decisions. He cites disputed calls in Indiana's game and Michigan State's game as examples.
TURNAROUND TIME: Michigan State football, Pat Fitzgerald PUSH for identity under pressure
Q: Do you think $40 million is a good number? Is it too low? Is it too high?
Brian agrees that Michigan State will need substantially more NIL funding and gives an example of a transfer choosing an $850,000 offer over Florida State's $1.3 million offer because he expected better development elsewhere. Sheehan suggests the program may reach the mid-$30 millions, while Brian says that level could be comparable to $34 million or $35 million elsewhere.
TURNAROUND TIME: Michigan State football, Pat Fitzgerald PUSH for identity under pressure
Q: Do you think that at least the initial stage, pretty early, the initial stages of the culture change have taken shape or is that premature to say?
Sheehan says the culture shift is already visible in Fitzgerald's messaging and the team's effort, though it has not yet translated into wins. He believes the coach's understanding of the region and the Big Ten is helping energize fans and direct players.
SAY WHAT?: Oregon tabs former MSU football offensive coordinator Jay Johnson as play-caller
Q: When you covered the offenses that Jay Johnson coordinated, what felt wrong?
Sheehan recalls ineffective short-yardage play-calling, including shotgun runs on fourth-and-one, poor third-down offense, and jet sweeps toward the short side of the field.
SAY WHAT?: Oregon tabs former MSU football offensive coordinator Jay Johnson as play-caller
Q: Does this provide any type of opportunity for a quarterback to succeed?
Sheehan says it is difficult to be optimistic given Johnson's record of quarterback development at Michigan State, though Oregon's greater talent could help. He notes that poor blocking and the run game also affect quarterback performance.

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This daily show covers Michigan State Spartans football and basketball with fast-paced analysis, game previews, roster spotlights, and insider takes from players, coaches, and beat reporters. Episodes frequently center on MSU's season trajectory, transfer portal moves, position battles, and Big Ten context, often interleaved with fan mail, sponsor reads, and conference chatter. A notable strength is the host's energetic, fan-driven style paired with guest insights from reporters and players, which helps listeners feel connected to team dynamics and upcoming matchups. The format tends to blend practical game-day insights with enthusiasm, making it engaging for hardcore Spartans followers and bettors looking for quick, relatable analysis.

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