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Andrew Birkle, Shawn Windsor, Tony Garcia, Graham Couch and Chris Solari were LIVE on a massive crossover show from the Freep Sports Show, Spartan Speak and Hail Yes! The guys open the show by discussing the Michigan vs. Michigan State rivalry game on Saturday and what's at stake for both teams at the Big House. That conversation ventures into the changing college sports landscape and how much fans are still truly invested with players in their first rivalry game. Does it feel like this game has no juice? Then, the guys talk a little bit of college basketball after both the Spartans and Wolverines opened the season with wins on Monday. Who will be the better team this year and go further in March Madness? Subscribe to the Free Press for all your Detroit sports coverage: https://www.freep.com/sports/ Listen to the full Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freep-sports-show/id6808318589 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5oggv0cAdOffBmAmWpVkEx?si=b862fefe688642f0 Follow on TikTok: @detroitfreepress Follow on Twitter:  @freepsports Follow on Instagram:  @detroitfreepress Check out Detroit Free Press for more: https://www.freep.com/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/freepsports Twitter:  https://x.com/freep #freepsportsshow #detroitfreepress #lansingstatejournal

Chris Solari and Graham Couch discuss the state of the Spartans men's basketball team after two somewhat uninspiring exhibition games, then dive into MSU football, where the Spartans can't buy a break.

Detroit Free Press writer Chris Solari and Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch discuss what they learned from Michigan State basketball's exhibition loss to UConn, then dive into the Spartans' football game at UCLA this Saturday at the Rose Bowl.

Detroit Free Press writer Chris Solari and Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch discuss Michigan State football's matchup against Northwestern on Saturday, the stories surrounding it and whether the Spartans have a chance. Plus, coming out of MSU men's basketball media day and ahead of Tuesday's exhibition against UConn, some takeaways and storylines to watch.

Detroit Free Press writer Chris Solari and Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch discuss the Michigan State football team's situation ahead of the Spartans' game against Illinois on Saturday. Plus, some MSU men's basketball and hockey talk.

Detroit Free Press writer Chris Solari and Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch dive into Michigan State football's Saturday night game against visiting Nebraska, then talk hoops, as the Spartan men and women begin practice.

Detroit Free Press writer Chris Solari and Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch discuss the Michigan State football team's date with Notre Dame on Saturday night and look at the Spartan basketball team's Big Ten schedule.

Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari and Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch look back at what they learned from Michigan State football's win over Toledo and look ahead at what the Spartans hope to accomplish this week against Eastern Michigan.

Detroit Free Press writer Chris Solari and Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch discuss the most intriguing areas of this Michigan State football team as the opener approaches and what to expect from Toledo.

Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari and Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch discuss Michigan State's hiring of Dan Bartholomae as the Spartans' new athletic director and their initial impressions of the former Western Michigan AD. Plus, football and hoops talk.

On the latest Spartan Speak podcast, Detroit Free Press writer Chris Solari and Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch discuss MSU's football team and the beginning of the Pat Fitzgerald era as fall camp begins. Plus, a look at the Spartans' men's basketball team coming out of the summer.

Chris and Graham analyze what they've seen from MSU's basketball team at the Moneyball Pro-Am, taking a look at each player, before digging into the mess at MSU with the departures of President Kevin Guskiewicz and AD J Batt.

Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press writer Chris Solari discuss why Jeremy Fears Jr. is returning to the Michigan State men's basketball team, what it means for the Spartans, and take a look at the rest of the roster. Plus, the mess with MSU's administration and how it could impact athletics, and a look at the latest with MSU's football program.

Graham and Chris preview Michigan State men's basketball game against Connecticut in the Sweet 16 in Washington, D.C., and, peeking behind the curtain, discuss the advantages the Spartans have this time of year, given how they handle their business during the season. Plus, MSU hockey begins NCAA tournament play, and what's next for MSU women's basketball.

Graham Couch and Chris Solari look at the Spartans' NCAA tournament opener Thursday against North Dakota State, as well as MSU's chances of making a deep run.