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2 hour and 21 minutes The Sponsors Thank you to Underground Printing for making this all possible. Rishi and Ryan have been our biggest supporters from the beginning. Check out their wide selection of officially licensed Michigan fan gear at their 3 store locations in Ann Arbor or learn about their custom apparel business at undergroundshirts.com. Our associate sponsors are: Peak Wealth Management, Matt Demorest - Realtor and Lender, Ann Arbor Elder Law, Michigan Law Grad, Human Element, Sharon's Heating & Air Conditioning, The Sklars Brothers, Champions Circle, Winewood Organics, Community Pest Solutions, Venue by 4M where record this, and Introducing this season: Radecki Oral Surgery, and Long Road Distillers. 1. Defense vs USC Starts at 1:00 Seth reads off an ominous message from Brian from earlier last week. USC's success rate was typical of a good offense against a MAC team. This was the dumbest game plan we've ever seen a Michigan defensive coordinator execute. Wink Martindale coaches like he looks down on college and Brian is officially done with him. Is Wink just Charlie Weis?? What happened between The Meeting from last year and this year? Mike McDonald made a lot of the same mistakes in his first four games but he was able to adjust to what was around him, Wink can't change. Would things be better if they fired Wink Martindale and just made Rod Moore the defensive coordinator? His answer to the question "are you spilling or setting the edge" was "it depends on the playcall" which raises a red flag. How much actual player development is being done? They're playing their subs in the first quarter, Brandt had more snaps than Derrick Moore. USC was running a lot of really easy stuff but they may legitimately be one of the best offenses in the country. Why are they subbing so much against such a good offense? His buyout is head coach money to be one of the worst defensive coordinators in the Big Ten. It's not just younger guys making mistakes, it's older guys, too. At some point you gotta think "maybe this is a tunnel screen?" USC had a 66% standard downs success rate.  [The rest of the writeup and the player after THE JUMP]  2. Offense vs USC Starts at 40:07 There was a limited number of drives in part because USC ran the clock a lot. Bryce Underwood just wasn't quite up for it in this one. His deep passes were too flat but he had some good moments too. Denard talked about how in big games we was so amped that he couldn't hit his targets, maybe Bryce is still a little nervous in big games. USC's nickel is nicknamed "the angry giraffe" because he's so tall. Andrew Marsh is getting better rapidly and is becoming the next best option #2, maybe that's why the tight ends got fewer targets. The pieces of a solid offense are there, they're still developing. The tackles weren't getting whipped consistently. Despite the issues, Bryce is developing as expected for a freshman, he has a lot of added pressure when the defense can't stop the opposing offense. Based on limited snaps of Jadyn Davis, maybe you can't run Bryce as much to risk injury. El-Hadi was back and looked fine.  3. Hot Takes, Game Theory, and Special Teams Starts at 1:04:56 Takes hotter than the eternal flame in the Los Angeles Coliseum (which does get put out at the conclusion of the game). The game might've been going a bit fast which caused the false starts. The OPI was a bad call. Michigan drew a holding call!! A lot of extracurriculars went uncalled. Hollenbeck's punting started promising but eventually resulted in a 28 yarder. Do you punt or try for a 60 yard field goal? That two point conversion is apparently the thing you do now? The USC cheerleaders were on the field when Michigan was running a play!  4. Around the Big Ten with Jamie Mac Starts at 128:41 NOTE: This was recorded just before James Franklin was fired. Indiana 30, Oregon 20 This was a defensive masterclass from Indiana. This is how 2023 Michigan would've beaten Oregon. How the hell does Indiana have one of the best defenses in America?? This was really the first game all year where Dante Moore was under pressure and didn't seem to know what to do. Indiana has signs of... a championship winning team?! Penn State 21, Northwestern 22 Drew Allar is out for the season. This wasn't a fluke, Northwestern just outperformed Penn State. Linebacker U has completely fallen apart and Jim Knowles doesn't seem to know how to be aggressive with this roster. Will... Penn State win a Big Ten game?? James Franklin was fired immediately after this recording so there's still speculation on what to do with this situation. The situation at Penn State just seems toxic all around.  UCLA 38, Michigan State 13 Michigan State scores on their first drive and then that's all, folks. October UCLA is the opposite of October Maryland. Michigan State can't move on from John Smith for stability reasons... can they? What do the Spartans do well? What Big Ten teams would swap their QB with Aidan Chiles? Nebraska 34, Maryland 31 Nebraska had control of this game down-to-down but Dylan Raiola threw three interceptions. October Maryland can't get out of their way again. Raiola isn't quite there yet but has a shot at it next year.  Ohio State 34, Illinois 16 Ohio State was never really threatened. Illinois outgains Ohio State 295 to 275 but three of Ohio State's first four drives started in Illinois territory.  Iowa 37, Wisconsin 0 Sim to basketball season. This wasn't even an Iowa offensive explosion, Wisconsin threw two interceptions and lost a fumble. You can't fire Fickell but you also can't afford not to? Washington 38, Rutgers 19 A fun first half but Washington blows the doors open in the second half. Total yards were 590 to 493. Rutgers is 0-3 in the Big Ten but had a halftime lead in each of those games.  Purdue 20, Minnesota 27 Minnesota is outrushed 253 to 30 rushing yards but Purdue throws three interceptions and loses a fumble. If you rewatch this game, we will have to call 911. MUSIC: "Au Pays do Cocaine"—Geese "See You Again"—Tyler the Creator "Havin' or Not"—LaRussell and Lil Jon “Across 110th Street”—JJ Johnson and his Orchestra   

Sycamore senior Cooper Bode's interception stopped a La Salle-Peru drive in the red zone and eventually led to a stretch of four straight touchdowns as the Spartans held off a late Cavaliers' rally in a 34-28 win on Friday in Sycamore.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

When we react emotionally, we rarely make things better. When we get angry? We always make things worse—for ourselves and others.

Popular culture has mythologised The Spartans as militaristic warriors who enjoyed nothing more than battling to the death. But how much of what we think we know is actually true?

For today's episode, we start with Pro-Palestinian students honoring lives lost during the first anniversary of the war in Gaza, moving on to Michigan Lawmakers Agree on State Budget for Fiscal Year 2026. Now moving into sports, Kennedy Bell was named to the Hermann Trophy watchlist. We end today talking about the Spartans' offensive line struggles, which have restricted MSU football from being its best.

After an incredibly frustrating performance in Lincoln, the Spartans return to East Lansing for Homecoming in what should be a great opportunity to restore some confidence against the Bruins of UCLA. After that, Ryan and Tim discuss Midnight Madness and B1G Media Day as the basketball season is just around the corner. All of that and more on this week's Spartan Crazies!

The 27 points is somewhat deceiving for how well the defense played---holding Michigan State to 240 yards---does that bother Butler at all? What did he say about keeping Spartans' QB Aidan Chiles in check for the game? And a lookahead to Maryland…  Show sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Scott and James are back, and they're bringingthe heat (and probably a few bad bets). They're making money, baby, up to 35-25 on the year! The Hoosier Hot Streak is so hot it's got four legs this week, so you know a parlay is coming your way. They kick things off with Iowa going to Wisconsin, where theBadgers are three-and-a-half-point underdogs at home. The hosts muse about howone good coach can make (or break) a program. Then, it's on to Purdue vs.Minnesota, where the Gophers are rowing their way to an eight-and-a-half-pointfavorite spot. And who could forget the Michigan vs. USC game? A huge matchup,especially if USC hadn't stumbled against Illinois! The boys then tackle Ohio State vs. Illinois, where theFighting Illini are a whopping 14-and-a-half-point underdog at home. They alsodissect Penn State vs. Northwestern, where the Nittany Lions are a21-and-a-half-point favorite after their "silent" performance againstUCLA. Scott vows to never again take Penn State to cover over three touchdowns. Next up, Nebraska heads to Maryland, where the Terrapins area six-and-a-half-point underdog at home. Then, UCLA, fresh off their big win,goes to Michigan State, where the Spartans are an eight-and-a-half-pointfavorite. The hosts then dive into Rutgers vs. Washington, where the ScarletKnights are a 10-and-a-half-point underdog on the road. Finally, the main event: Indiana vs. Oregon. Game Day isthere, and the Hoosiers are a seven-and-a-half-point underdog. Scott and Jamesgrapple with their IU fandom and their gambling instincts, discussing thepossibility of a Heisman moment for Fernando Mendoza and a Big Ten title gameappearance for the Hoosiers. They also talk about a few future bets, includingan Indiana playoff appearance and an Indiana win over Penn State. Don't miss the Hoosier Hot Streak picks and Keegan's Sliceof the Pie! This episode is packed with picks, laughs, and a whole lot ofIndiana football hope (and a little bit of dread).

Shaughan McGuigan gets together with Craig G Telfer to talk about the biggest and best games from the Scottish lower leagues this weekend. The pair discuss Dunfermline Athletic's stalemate with Queen's Park, Hamilton Academical's rise to the top of the League 1 table, and how Edinburgh City reached their basecamp. 0:00 Start 06:05 Dunfermline Athletic 0-0 Queen's Park 28:10 Hamilton Accies 3-1 Inverness CT 44:00 The Spartans 0-1 Edinburgh City Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Generation Red: A Husker Podcast, the guys recap all the good and bad that happened on a crazy-windy day in Memorial Stadium, which saw the Huskers win a tough one against the scrappy Spartans. Join Scott, Coach, Justin and Ken as they give out their Game Ball Awards, and then turn their attention to the Huskers' first real road test at Maryland next Saturday.   #Nebraska #Huskers #MichiganState #Maryland   Want to grab some GenRed Merch? Click here: https://shop.hurrdatmedia.com/collections/generation-red   OTHER LINKS: Web: http://genredpod.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@genredpod/?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook: http://facebook.com/genredpod Twitter: http://twitter.com/genredpod Email: genredpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kaneland and Rochelle prepare to honor Dylan Manning before their meeting Friday, and Sycamore faces La Salle-Peru in a must-win game for the Spartans. Plus we look at DeKalb, Hiawatha and Genoa-Kingston in our preview capsules.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Jessica Coody and Jeremiah Sirles are back to dive into the win over Michigan State and preview the first B1G road matchup with Maryland, Sirles talks takeaways from the Huskers win over the Spartans, including what he's seeing out of running back Emmett Johnson, the movement on the offensive line at the tackle spots, how important time and reps are in an offensive line gelling, he talks the differences between run blocking and pass protection, and what might be on film that the o-line might continue to face, Sirles previews Maryland, gives his keys to a Husker victory and much more!

Minnesota came out swinging, but once Ohio State's defense locked things down in the red zone, the rest of Saturday night belonged to the Buckeyes. The defense was stifling; Carnell Tate and Julian Sayin went off; and Jeremiah Smith, Max Klare, and Bo Jackson all had solid games. Ryan Day was also able to get plenty of depth players a few snaps in the fourth quarter. We look back at the big plays, moments, and players from Ohio State's 42-3 win over the Golden Gophers, check on our picks to click to see how they performed, and review our game predictions from last week to see how close we were. (We were pretty close!)After our Ohio State-Minnesota rewind, we looked around the rest of the Big Ten to see how other teams made out in Week 6. Penn State had a bad weekend and Washington nearly did as well, having to come a long way back in the fourth quarter to win at Maryland. Illinois won big, Wisconsin put up a fight for a while but simply couldn't score points in Ann Arbor. Michigan State couldn't get stops in Lincoln, and the Spartans had a Sparty No! moment. We also looked ahead to the matchups this weekend, and aside from Ohio State's trip to Champaign, we'll be keeping an eye on Oregon-Indiana.Finally, we previewed the Illibuck game coming up Saturday at noon. The Fighting Illini are a formidable opponent, especially at home, and they have an offense that can test Matt Patricia's defense. We gave you the Illini players to watch and discussed the matchup. We also selected our picks to click for the Buckeyes at Illinois and made our predictions for what the final score will be after a hard-fought game at Memorial Stadium this weekend.We would love to hear from you, so please send us an email⁠ at silverbulletspod@gmail.com. Any questions directed toward us will be answered on our next show.Be sure to subscribe, rate, review, share, and follow the show over on Twitter at ⁠@SilvrBulletsPod⁠.As always, thanks for listening!0:20 - The Buckeyes returned home to face a scrappy Golden Gophers squad. Minnesota came out of the gate hot but couldn't sustain anything after its opening drive. The Buckeyes cruised.24:34 - UCLA stunned Penn State with an offensive explosion against Jim Knowles' defense. Michigan, Illinois, Washington, Nebraska, and Northwestern (the latter in non-conference play) joined the Buckeyes as winners over the weekend.52:28 - We look ahead to Luke Altmyer and his command of a versatile Illinois offense, as the Buckeye secondary will be put to the test on the road Saturday.

This week on Corn Nation Overreaction, the guys are talking about the weekend's win over Michigan State. Despite scoring on their first drive and blocking a punt for a touchdown on the Spartans' first drive (shout out Special Teams!), at times the Huskers looked lost. The interior quarters (second and third) were pretty atrocious. At one point, the Huskers, who had opportunity after opportunity to put the game away, trailed the visitors by a touchdown. So what happened? What was the moment that flipped the proverbial script and set the Huskers back on track to victory? At the personnel level, how did the players grade out? It was another wild weekend in the Big Ten, as UCLA proved you don't need coaches to beat top ten teams. Honestly, it feels like the conference is so topsy-turvy (we're going for legitimate words today).

Mike'l is here bright and early to recap Nebraska's 38-27 victory over the Spartans to move to 4-1 on the season!

Colter Nuanez and the CWDKS crew kick off the second hour with a fun and lively discussion, diving into some of the latest headlines and buzzworthy stories from around the sports world. (00:07)Then, Colter is joined by Sentinel High School head coach Dane Oliver to talk about the Spartans' impressive start to the season and what's ahead as they push toward the postseason. (32:14)

Kaneland quarterback Jalen Carter recorded more than 250 yards of total offense and helped the Knights to a 34-14 win against Sycamore, their first over the Spartans since 2018Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Nebraska is fresh off a bye week as are the Spartans, and Vegas thinks it should be a somewhat comfortable win for the Huskers…what were the highlights of Rhule's appearance with media? Any wind discussion? Also, ROLL CALL (sponsored by Madsen's Bowling & Billiards): where are Breakers listening from today? Show Sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The complicated legacy of Pausanias, Spartan regent and commander at Plataea, reveals the razor-thin line between military glory and personal disgrace. When Persian forces under Mardonius threatened Greek freedom in 479 BC, it was Pausanias who stood at the forefront of the Hellenic coalition—a complex alliance of city-states with competing interests and traditions. His story offers a fascinating glimpse into the burdens of command during ancient warfare's most decisive moments.Standing as guardian of Sparta's royal legacy after Leonidas' heroic fall at Thermopylae, Pausanias embodied the Spartan military ethos: disciplined, patient, and tactically conservative. These qualities proved crucial during the tense weeks before battle, as he resisted pressure from more aggressive allies, particularly the Athenians, who pushed for immediate engagement. His calculated restraint preserved the coalition's strength until conditions favored decisive action.The battle itself began with chaos—a nighttime repositioning gone wrong left Greek forces scattered across the plain. When Mardonius seized this opportunity to attack, Pausanias demonstrated remarkable composure under intense Persian assault. Holding firm as arrows darkened the sky, he waited for the perfect moment to order the charge that would ultimately break the Persian line and claim Mardonius' life. This victory marked the definitive end of Persian ambitions on Greek soil.Yet Pausanias' triumph contained the seeds of his undoing. Leading subsequent campaigns in the Aegean, he began adopting Persian customs and displaying an arrogance that alarmed both allies and fellow Spartans. His trajectory from disciplined commander to suspected traitor raises profound questions about how success affects character. Can the same qualities that bring victory in war—decisiveness, authority, self-confidence—become dangerous liabilities in peace? The paradox of Pausanias continues to fascinate: how could the savior of Greece transform so quickly into a figure his own people came to distrust?Whether you're fascinated by ancient military tactics, the psychology of leadership, or the cultural tensions of the Greek world, Pausanias' story offers remarkable insights into how even history's greatest victories can cast long, complicated shadows over those who achieve them. Subscribe now to explore more untold stories from antiquity's most pivotal moments.Support the show

Jim Comparoni from SpartanMag.com joined us to talk about MSU/Nebraska. He and Huge gave their thought's on how the Spartans will do against Nebraska, talked about injuries on the team, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on the show, we're talking about the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan and Michigan State Football and more as we were joined by some of our great guests. We kicked off the show talking with former Major Leaguer John Vander Wal. He and Huge talked about the Tigers winning the series against the Guardians, looked ahead to the the next series against the Mariners, gave their thought's on how the series goes, and more. Chris Balas from theWolverine.com then joined us to preview Michigan/Wisconsin tomorrow. He updated us on the storylines surrounding Michigan, gave his thought's on what needs improvement, talked about how he thinks Michigan will do, and more. Jim Comparoni from SpartanMag.com then joined us to talk about MSU/Nebraska. He and Huge gave their thought's on how the Spartans will do against Nebraska, talked about injuries on the team, and more. In our second hour, Clayton Sayfie from theWolverine.com joined us to talk about Michigan/Wisconsin tomorrow. He told us what he's expecting out of the Wolverines tomorrow, talked about what he likes most about this team as well as what needs to be improved, and more. We were then joined by Steve Goff from the Lansing Sports Network. He told us what he likes about this MSU team heading into that game against Nebraska, talked about what makes him nervous, and more. We were then joined by Anthony Broome from theWolverine.com to get his thought's on Michigan/Wisconsin. He talked about what makes him feel confident in Michigan, talked about what still needs work, and more. In our final hour, we were joined by former Detroit Lion Lomas Brown and Josh Garvey from Doeren Mayhew for our weekly "Inside the Lions" segment. During that time - Huge, Lomas, and Josh gave us their opinions on how the Lions looked in that win over the Browns Sunday night, talked about all of the improvements they've been noticing, talked about some of the stand-out players, gave their thought's on how Sunday's game against the Bengals goes, and more. We wrapped up the show with a "Moving Ferris Forward" interview as Huge spoke with Dr. Greg Gogolin who runs Ferris State's Artificial Intelligence Program. Greg filled us in on what the FSU AI program, how it can be use productively with security, told us about job opportunities you could have if you go through the program, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on the show, we're talking about the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan and Michigan State Football and more as we were joined by some of our great guests. We kicked off the show talking with former Major Leaguer John Vander Wal. He and Huge talked about the Tigers winning the series against the Guardians, looked ahead to the the next series against the Mariners, gave their thought's on how the series goes, and more. Chris Balas from theWolverine.com then joined us to preview Michigan/Wisconsin tomorrow. He updated us on the storylines surrounding Michigan, gave his thought's on what needs improvement, talked about how he thinks Michigan will do, and more. Jim Comparoni from SpartanMag.com then joined us to talk about MSU/Nebraska. He and Huge gave their thought's on how the Spartans will do against Nebraska, talked about injuries on the team, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on the Five Heart Podcast, it's time to get back in the saddle and preview some Nebraska football. The 3-1 Huskers host the 3-1 Michigan State Spartans for the fourth straight home game (fifth if you include Husker Nation's takeover of Arrowhead Stadium). Nebraska is coming off a 30-27 loss to Michigan. Sparty also won their first three games just to lose their conference opener. The Spartans have two wins over lesser competition (Western Michigan and Youngstown State) as well as a two-point win over the ACC's Boston College. Yes, the same Boston College that Nebraska beat in the Pinstripe Bowl at the end of 2024. Every indication is that the Huskers will not see a defensive front like Michigan's, probably for the rest of the season. So heading into this weekend, are you optimistic? What's your mindset? Where are your five hearts? We'll peel back the bandages and prepared to hope again.

The Spartans are back this weekend with a huge test on the road in Lincoln against the Cornhuskers. Can MSU's defense finally get home against an opposing quarterback this week?After that, Ryan and Tim look forward to the upcoming basketball season and talk about the recent recruiting victories! All of that and more on this week's Spartan Crazies!

Stephen covers MSU for Michigan State's 24/7 website, and helps us preview The Spartans.

Chris remembers his time in Omaha and Nebraska fondly before sharing the biggest question marks for the Spartans. The barrage of injuries, how Michigan State plans to handle a true road environment, and more in this week's opponent preview.

Dak, Austin, and Hunter preview Michigan State and bring on Jeff Wernsman for his takes on Husker football.

Nick and Former Husker Bo Ruud discuss the urgency for Nebraska Football after watching CFB in the bye week, Nebraska Rush Defense, Year 3 Rhule narrative, Spartans vs. Huskers, and more!Subscribe, rate, and review my podcast wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss an episode! Also follow up on ⁠YouTube⁠,⁠ Facebook⁠,⁠ Instagram⁠, and⁠ Twitter⁠ OR⁠ NickBahe.com⁠Hurrdat Sports is a digital production platform dedicated to the new wave of sports media. From podcasting to video interviews along with live events and entertainment, we're here to change how you consume sports. Find us online at Hurrdatsports.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We established yesterday that Nebraska has the top-rated pass defense in the country with allowing under 80 yards per game….a big reason for that is that teams have had success running the ball and just continue to go that route Michigan State isn't a great rushing team on paper, and is better through the air…will we see more of the same from Nebraska's defense on Saturday or more success from the Spartans? Show Sponsored by MIDWEST BANKOur Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

After a bye week, the Huskers are back at it with another home game. Nebraska plays Michigan State this weekend. The series with the Spartans has been close in recent history. Dating back to 2014, five games have been decided by a total of 15 points.  Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice talk about the match-up and what the Huskers need to do to make Dr. Rob is a true believer that things are changing in Lincoln, physically, athletically, and mentally. Please support our sponsors: This podcast would not be possible without the generosity and support of our sponsors. Gdefy Shoes Like Gdefy Shoes and their patented Verso Shock technology, which offers absorption, body alignment, and a trampoline-like energy, Gdefy shoes are perfect for any activity. They offer a 60-day money-back guarantee, unmatched comfort, and two free orthotics. The holiday season is here, so save money by getting 50% off an order of $120 or more by entering the promo code DOCTALK50 at checkout at Gdefy.com. Husker Hounds Speaking of the holidays, get the Cornhusker fan in your family the best Nebraska gear at Husker Hounds. There are two locations in the Omaha area, and you can find them online at HuskerHounds.com.  The Orr Law Group The legal process can be intimidating. Let the experts at Orr Law Group help you navigate the court system. They handle all types of litigation. Connor Orr and his team are compassionate and caring lawyers who provide a positive and experienced representation to their clients. Get more information from the Orr Law Group.  Centris Federal Credit Union For all your banking needs, turn to Centris Federal Credit Union, the official sponsor of the Doc's Diagnosis. Discover the benefits of membership at Centris Federal Credit Union, member NCUA.  Husker Max Husker Max provides the best Nebraska football and sports information. They distribute this podcast weekly and are the go-to source for all Husker news.   

We mentioned yesterday that Nebraska opened as an 11.5 point favorite vs. Michigan State…Ian Cummings of the Pro Football Network projected Aidan Chiles to go as high as 12th overall in the upcoming draft Chiles is completing 69% of his passes this year for 868 yards, 9 TDs and 1 INT. He's also rushed 39 times for 154 yards and 2 TDs    Show Sponsored by NEBCOOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Michigan State University President Kevin Guskiewicz delivered his 2025 State of the University address at the faculty investiture on September 30, 2025.SUMMARY KEYWORDSState of the University, new professors, leadership initiatives, enrollment record, US News rankings, federal policy changes, Jennison fund, budget adjustments, comprehensive campaign, experiential learning, strategic plan, One Health, research innovation, community partnerships, athletics.SPEAKERSSpeaker 1 00:00State of the University. Speaker 1  00:19So good morning again, and congratulations once again. I think they deserve another round of applause to our 2025, newly endowed professors and chairs. Your excellence truly elevates the capacity of our university to drive our work toward achieving our aspirations as a leading global public research university, and thanks to all my Spartan colleagues for joining us today, including several of our Board of Trustees members one year ago, almost to the day at my presidential investiture here at Wharton Center, I shared a Vision for Michigan State University, not just my own, but one shaped by conversations and collaborations with so many people around our campus and around the community and many of you who are here today together, we outlined big, bold goals, making Michigan State University the most inclusive, welcoming and safe environment it can be tackling grand societal challenges head on, and transforming Michigan State University into a truly next generation University. We also launched several leadership initiatives aimed at achieving those goals, and today, I'm excited to share the progress that we've made and a glimpse of what's ahead. Let's start with some great news, and there's so much that we could talk about and celebrate today, but I want to touch on a few things. First, we entered the new academic year, enrolling more undergraduate students than ever before in our 170 year history of Michigan State University, it's clear that students and families place their trust in us to provide an education that is practical, exceptional and accessible. Students come to us from 139 countries, all 50 states, and all 83 counties across the state of Michigan, we remain the top choice for in state students, with over 8200 Michiganders as part of this new class. And that's why I say that we are Michigan's State University and over 600 highly achieving incoming students join the Honors College, 30 of whom represent our inaugural class of the Williams scholars. 02:52Second, some good news from US News and World Report Speaker 1  02:58US News and World Report rankings just placed six of our undergraduate programs among the nation's top 25 two more than last year. Supply Chain Management ranked number one for 15 consecutive years. Service Learning and Education Abroad ranked number one among public universities, learning communities ranked number two nationally, and the list you could go on and on and on, but there's a lot to celebrate with regard to the incredible academic achievements and opportunities provided through our undergraduate and graduate students here at MSU. And I want to offer a huge congratulations to the faculty and staff who make these programs run, you know, on a daily basis, and, more importantly, to shine on a daily basis. So we're grateful for all that you do. However, not all developments this past year have been easy. Everyone here knows that federal policy changes have disrupted our operations and impacted our core mission of teaching, research and outreach. 04:05But Spartans don't back down. Speaker 1  04:09We mobilize teams to respond swiftly, to protect our research, support our people and continue serving the public, a responsibility that we hold and take very seriously as a leading global public research university, as we always have and will continue to do, I've taken our message to Washington DC and invited lawmakers here to see firsthand the value we provide through research, education and outreach. We've also taken action here at home, through the Jennison fund, we're investing $5 million per year for three years to support affected research programs. Just last week, we notified 37 recipients of this funding, and their work is nothing short of inspiring agricultural economist kajil Galati will be able to pivot from her international work in food safety and security toward applications in the United States, including examining lead testing policies on children's health and educational outcomes. The history department's Professor Walter Hawthorne can complete data integration, supporting scholarly and public access to the names and stories of more than 33,000 historically enslaved individuals on the unique MSU based enslaved.org platform. And graduate student Melina Ortez can continue preparing for a research for a career in research, a cancer research. Jennison funding will support 24 graduate students and restore our fellowships, allowing our continued education of the next generation of scholars and leaders. This is what it means to live our mission, to invest in people, knowledge and purpose. I want to thank all those in the offices and on the rapid response teams analyzing each new mandate and recommending ways to mitigate the disruption to our operations and our people. We will stay true to our Spartan mission and our Spartan values. Not all of our challenges stem from external factors, and I acknowledge the anxiety around our internal budget adjustments, I want to salute the careful work our colleges and administrative units have done to help build a secure, sustainable future for MSU. Together, as one team, we've taken steps to ensure our financial health for the long term. And let me be clear, as I said several times this past year, MSU is not in a financial crisis, but we are navigating a complex landscape and making tough, proactive decisions right now to stay strong. Thanks to our community's hard work, we've maintained the lowest tuition increase among Michigan's public universities over the past decade. We've increased University funded financial aid, and we've protected essential programs while aligning resources with strategic initiatives. 07:33And we're not slowing down. Speaker 1  07:35We're moving forward together as one team with a clearer understanding of who we are and who we can become. 07:46So as I promised, let's talk apples. Speaker 1  07:51Yes, it's harvest season, and Michigan is the nation's second largest apple producer. And that matters because it connects directly to our roots and our role in supporting Michigan's economy and agriculture. I look back at our visit to the Martinez farm in Conklin during our inaugural Spartan bus tour last fall, and I'm proud to know that Michigan's 700 have a reliable partner in Michigan State University, and we saw that firsthand on that bus tour, the training in agricultural and management practices that we offer to farmers such as Paulina Martinez and his team provide the knowledge to Ensure Michigan needs 08:39in apple production, Speaker 1  08:42the Spartan bus store was one of the leadership initiatives that I announced last year. In addition to traveling to Central and Western Michigan last October, we've traveled to Detroit in May to visit places our students call ...

Nebraska is back after a bye week to take on the Spartans inside of Memorial Stadium this weekend. Nebraska is 9-4 all-time vs the Spartans and look to get to double digits as an 8 point favorite over Jonathan Smith's group. Parks will briefly recap the Michigan loss and dive into what the Spartans will look like this weekend. Drop your score predictions in the comments for a chance to win a No Rivals Cap if you hit it on the nose. 

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We dug into our takes and yours — on Michigan State football and what the weekend in the Big Ten said about the Spartans, on short- and long-term concerns, on the college football fan experience, on the Tigers punting on the division as they head to the playoffs, on the Lions (bless the Lions), on the Ryder Cup and American fans, and more.

The Nebraska Cornhuskers had a bye week after completing the first third of the 2025 football season. The Huskers are 3-1 (0-1 in the Big Ten). This week's show is going to be an analysis/assessment of the first four games. Hoss will have scouting reports on how opponents defend Dana Holgorsen's offense. He also has a few ideas on how we can defend Michigan State when the Spartans come to town next week. The bye week for Nebraska was a day of chaos across the Big Ten, with close games seemingly coast to coast. The trio will discuss that as well and prepare you for Sparty.

We dug into our takes and yours — on Michigan State football and what the weekend in the Big Ten said about the Spartans, on short- and long-term concerns, on the college football fan experience, on the Tigers punting on the division as they head to the playoffs, on the Lions (bless the Lions), on the Ryder Cup and American fans, and more.

Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts.This week's panel brings together Jackie Brown, Grantis Peranda, Trish O'Shea, Emily Nee, and special guest Liam Reynolds (@bucketdip on TikTok | @liam.r.reynolds on IG). From cymbal line culture to uniform fabrics and color wheel chaos, we cover everything making waves in fall marching band design — plus the latest BOA and DCI headlines you need to know.

Before a huge Maize Out matchup against Michigan State this Friday night, men's soccer Head Coach Chaka Daley joins us to recap the Wolverines' 5-0-2 start, including a huge win over #1 Indiana, and preview the clash with the Spartans in Ann Arbor.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stanford Football hosts San Jose State for a South Bay battle! QB Ben Gulbranson joins the show and shares his thoughts on how the Cardinal can rebound from last week's tough loss and how the passing game can build on its best showing of the year so far. Also, Stanford Men's Water Polo senior GK West Temkin takes us to the pool and gives us the latest happenings for that squad. Plus, 3 Things you need to know around The Farm and what to watch at Stanford Stadium when the Card tangle with the Spartans.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(If you want to try NordVPN, head over to ⁠⁠⁠https://nordvpn.com/terracepod⁠⁠⁠ for a free 30-day, money-back guarantee.) Craig Fowler fills in for the absent Shaughan McGuigan as he joins Craig G Telfer for the patented three-game lower league round-up. The pair discuss Ross County's woes continuing with a 2-1 home defeat to Queen's Park, Grinning Pete saying some odd things in his post-match presser, and horrendous defending on the part of The Spartans. 0:00 Start 04:40 A View From The Terrace news 06:30 NordVPN offer 08:15 St Johnstone 2-1 Dunfermline Athletic 10:45 Ross County 1-2 Queens' Park 30:45 Queen of the South 0-2 Inverness CT 45:30 The Spartans 1-3 Stirling Albion 58:20 Kane Hester's goal prowess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ryan and Tim are back to discuss the 3-1 MSU Football team as they go into their bye week, where do the Spartans stand early into the season?After that, MSU Basketball has its first day of practice, we are officially one month away from the first exhibition game. Best time of the year for Spartan fans, as Ryan and Tim discuss the outlook going into hoops season. All of that and more on this week's episode of Spartan Crazies!

On this latest edition of Tunnel Vision USCFootball.com's Ryan Abraham, Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple-Double") and intern Riley Sager are back in studio breaking down the Trojans 45-31 victory over Michigan State late Saturday night in the Coliseum. It looked like USC had put the game away but the Spartans, in large part to a series of SC mistakes, clawed their way back in the third quarter cutting the lead to just 7 points. At that point quarterback Jayden Maiava and the rest of the offense took over and created some much needed separation, thwarting any potential MSU miracle comeback. Through four games the offense has been elite with no turnovers for Maiava and only four punts on the season, one of which was garbage time in the final seconds of the Michigan State victory. USC is first in total offense at 584 yards per game, first in points per game at 52.5, 1st in points per play, 1st in yards per play at 9.1, 4th in nation with 7.1 yards per rush and 4th with 11.9 yards per pass attempt. It has been a different story on the defensive side of the ball, with some marked improvements over last season but also some major concerns. The front seven is getting after it, forcing a lot of negative plays and pressure on the opposing quarterbacks. However, the secondary is struggling with multiple busted coverages each game including two that turned into Spartan touchdowns on Saturday. The penalties have also derailed some of the better defensive efforts, including four flags on one MSU drive that turned a punt where USC got the ball back into a Michigan State touchdown. The crew talks about all of that and everything else they saw in the Coliseum and what their initial thoughts are heading into a tough road test against No. 23 Illinois. This is the podcast version of our Tunnel Vision video show. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE for 30% OFF an annual VIP membership to USCFootball.com!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Make sure you check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠USCFootball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2 hour and 26 minutes The Sponsors Thank you to Underground Printing for making this all possible. Rishi and Ryan have been our biggest supporters from the beginning. Check out their wide selection of officially licensed Michigan fan gear at their 3 store locations in Ann Arbor or learn about their custom apparel business at undergroundshirts.com. Our associate sponsors are: Peak Wealth Management, Matt Demorest - Realtor and Lender, Ann Arbor Elder Law, Michigan Law Grad, Human Element, Sharon's Heating & Air Conditioning, The Sklars Brothers, Champions Circle, Winewood Organics, Community Pest Solutions, Venue by 4M where record this, and Introducing this season: Radecki Oral Surgery, and Long Road Distillers. 1. Offense vs Nebraska Starts at 1:00 Is yogurt, honey, and granola a snack? Dave Nastersnacks will give us the answer. Oklahoma was a 24-13 loss but it felt worst than that, this was 30-27 win but it felt better than that (but also worse!). The domination on both lines was more notable than some of the silly, bad things that happened. Between Oklahoma and Nebraska, Michigan hasn't had a complete touchdown drive (but this game had an 8 minute drive to go up by 10). Caveats aside, we're on the verge of saying Greg Crippen is good after he blocked three guys on one play. Running stretch is hard and they're running it quite well. McCulley had a great game but was to blame on Semaj's throw being incomplete. Zero drops otherwise and ran guys over. Everyone else? Not so great. Gotta catch the ball on a slant, get used to passes from Underwood. Should they throw it to Peyton O'Leary? The running backs sure toughened up in this one. Max Bredeson blocks everyone like they're Caleb Downs in the Rose Bowl. Not many Bryce critiques. Catch the ball. Guarnera is just not making mistakes. What's the next good defensive line that Michigan will play, Ohio State? Michigan consistently got a play in, saw the look of the defense, and got a new play in.  2. Defense vs Nebraska Starts at 46:58 Time for a Wink Martindale argument? He doesn't need to do anything fancy. Just run the Iowa defense, you're not going up against an NFL offense. Brandyn Hillman is being asked to do things outside of his base job. 27 points, seven are on Biff, seven are on Hillman taunting, three are on Mangham missing a sack. Otherwise it was pretty good? Raiola was getting sacked every other play. Too many safeties missing sacks. Complaining aside, they got to the quarterback a lot and tackled well. Sanders has been playing a lot and there haven't really been any negative feelings about him. Wink would be a better poker player than Mike Debord but not as good as Jesse Minter. This game felt like Trey Pierce arrived. Cole Sullivan has absolutely emerged, he's little bit of everywhere and has freaky long arms. Defensive backs played well. The Shamari Earls PI was a bit weak. Brandyn Hillman needs to grow up, that was the most obvious personal foul in a minute. Brian usually defends players celebrating and even he says that's an obvious foul. Was it a targeting call at the end of the game? Let's talk about the Hail Mary. Why was TJ Guy dropping? Why was there a spy?  3. Hot Takes, Game Theory, and Special Teams Starts at 1:25:17 Takes hotter than a Wisconsin fan looking at whatever the shit that was on Saturday. If you're Nebraska, would you go for it on 4th and 2 on the opening drive? Should Michigan have called timeout at the end of the first half? Maybe Sherrone could make a better call here but we can't know that. Zvada hit a 56 yarder and a chip shot to seal it, yay. Punting was okay, how do you recruit punters? What's with Semaj at punt returns? Punt returning has been a problem for a couple years now. Kendrick Bell got the onside! Gary Danielson and Brad Nessler are washed. The turf was a little slippy?  4. Around the Big Ten with Jamie Mac Starts at 1:51:48 Indiana 63, Illinois 10 This is the most points a top 10 team has been beaten by. This looks like Michigan's boxscore against Central. Cignetti is vindicated. How much is this Indiana being legit and Illinois never being top 10 team? Maryland 27, Wisconsin 10 The boxscore shows a relatively even game, BUT Maryland blocks a punt, field goal, and gets one of the easiest interceptions you've seen. Luke Fickell is done. The boo birds were just apathetic, which is worse than booing. 61 rush yards for Wisconsin on 42 attempts.  Oregon 41, Oregon State 7 Oregon State has fallen on hard times since college football ejected them. This game looked like a controlled scrimmage. Is Oregon really good or just beating up on bad teams? We'll see how Oregon does during a whiteout at Penn State next weekend.  Notre Dame 56, Purdue 30 Purdue's defense is really bad. Purdue is Purdue.  Iowa 38, Rutgers 28 Iowa returns the opening kickoff for a touchdown and could not stop Rutgers' QB. Both teams went up and down the field, what is happening??  USC 45, Michigan State 31 The boxscore looks a little close but MSU gets a 75 yard drive down three touchdowns. Mostly a blowout. The Spartans' defense did not have answers to USC's running game. Aidan Chiles had some explosive plays.  Washington 59, Washington State 24 Another Pacific Northwest rivalry that college football has ruined. Does Washington have the best complete package for skill position players in the conference? We don't trust Ohio State's run game.  MUSIC: "Wave Goodnight"—Jeff Rosenstock "Alien With a Sleep Mask"—Batboys "Big Dipper"—Built to Spill “Across 110th Street”—JJ Johnson and his Orchestra   

We've been talking about the Tigers all season as they've been at the top of the standings in the MLB, not sure if we ever *actually believed they were one of the best teams in the league. Well, September has not been kind, and they are about to let that lead slip away. Will they get to the postseason?? Michigan gets a strong road win vs Nebraska and the Spartans lose in a shootout to USC. Grandville football has become one of the best programs on the west side of Michigan. Their head coach Eric Stiegel joins us in the Prep Spotlight to talk about the '25 Dawgs. Neil Diamond, Charlie Sheen, and filming locations in Tedertainment Tonight also. This is a loaded pod, take a listen and hit us up @3pointpod! Thanks to: Memorial Healthcare Wellness Center, Nichols Painting, Success Group Mortgage & Servicing, Kori Shook & Associates, AZee Branding Solutions, Jacobs Insurance, Shiawassee County Fair, Rivals Taphouse & Grille, Nelson House Funeral Home, SportsNet MI

Michigan State University has a new way for students, faculty, staff and visitors to get around campus for free while also contributing to the future of mobility research. The SpartanXpress is MSU's autonomous and electric bus and is ready to roll around campus with a fresh look, new route and exciting research opportunities to explore.  Thanks to the university's latest three-year partnership with ADASTEC, a leading software company that specializes in automated driving solutions, the full-size, 21-seat bus travels a 5.12-mile loop around campus with stops at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts and Anthony Hall. The bus will run Monday through Friday between 10:05 a.m. and 3:25 p.m. No pass is required for the SpartanXpress. Ridership is free and open to students, faculty, staff, campus visitors and community members.  For the complete schedule and to learn more about MSU's live, connected mobility ecosystem, visit the MSU Mobility website.  Judd Herzer is MSU's director of MSU Mobility and Innovation. Cemre Kavvasoglu is product management director, North America for ADASTEC Corp. Conversation Highlights:(1:20) – What is the Spartan Xpress?(1:58) – Why did ADASTEC want to get involved in this program?(2:40) – Describe Spartan Xpress safety and technology features.(4:54) – What kind of research is happening on the bus?(9:07) – What do you hope to learn from the initial research?(14:13) – How does MSU define mobility?Listen to “MSU Today with Russ White” on the radio and through Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your shows.

D'Marco and Travis give their NFL picks for Week 3. Travis takes a look back at Clayton Kershaw career ahead of his final start at Dodger Stadium tonight. How will USC stack up against Michigan State this Saturday? Can the Trojans knock off the Spartans at home? D'Marco went OFF on Stephen A Smith about this. We end our Friday with Shop Talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this latest edition of Tunnel Vision USCFootball.com's Ryan Abraham, Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple-Double") and intern India Otto are back in studio previewing the Trojans late night showdown against Michigan State. The Spartans come into the Coliseum boasting a 3-0 record with quarterback Aidan Chiles playing at a high level and more importantly, not turning the ball over. USC is coming off its first real Big Ten road win at Purdue and will try to secure another conference win before the huge road showdown with No. 9 Illinois. The crew talks about the state of this USC football program heading into the game with an offense that has generated more yards per game than any other program, the most sacks in the country and some concerns in a secondary that has struggled at times and is dealing with multiple injuries. Looking at the Spartans, there are certainly some concerns despite the undefeated record. The defense has been leaking, giving up points to FCS Youngstown State last weekend, and there are multiple major injuries that head coach Jonathan Smith is dealing with. Lincoln Riley faced off with Smith back in 2022 when the Trojans survived an upset bid from Oregon State. Eventual Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams struggled until late, finally putting together a touchdown drive to give USC a 17-14 victory in Corvallis. Smith will try to recreate some of that magic to give the Spartans a shot Saturday night, coming in as a 17.5 point underdog to SC. This is the podcast version of our Tunnel Vision video show. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE for 30% OFF an annual VIP membership to USCFootball.com!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Make sure you check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠USCFootball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham, Connor Morrissette (aka "Triple Double") and intern India Otto are back to talk about USC's successful road trip to Purdue, preparing for a late night game against Michigan State and losing cornerback Chasen Johnson for the rest of the season due to a knee injury. Both Ryan and Connor were in West Lafayette to witness the Trojans take down the Boilermakers 33-17 following a three-hour lightning delay. It was another turnover free performance by quarterback Jayden Maiava and the first win for the Trojans in the Eastern time zone since 2012. On Saturday night USC will push to go 2-0 in conference play with Michigan State coming to the Coliseum. The 3-0 Spartans will have to adjust to an 11 p.m. EDT kickoff time while slowing down the explosive Trojan offense. The crew gives their thoughts on the MSU matchup with a road trip to No. 9 Illinois looming. On the injury front, we learned on Tuesday that cornerback Chasen Johnson would be missing the rest of the season due to a knee injury. With nickel backs Prophet Brown and Alex Graham banged up, there are mounting concerns for the USC secondary. CLICK HERE for 30% OFF an annual VIP membership to USCFootball.com!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Make sure you check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠USCFootball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2 hour and 25 minutes The Sponsors Thank you to Underground Printing for making this all possible. Rishi and Ryan have been our biggest supporters from the beginning. Check out their wide selection of officially licensed Michigan fan gear at their 3 store locations in Ann Arbor or learn about their custom apparel business at undergroundshirts.com. Our associate sponsors are: Peak Wealth Management, Matt Demorest - Realtor and Lender, Ann Arbor Elder Law, Michigan Law Grad, Human Element, Sharon's Heating & Air Conditioning, The Sklars Brothers, Champions Circle, Winewood Organics, Community Pest Solutions, Venue by 4M where record this, and Introducing this season: Radecki Oral Surgery, and Long Road Distillers. 1. Offense vs Central Michigan Starts at 1:00 Michigan's biggest blowout since the 2016 Hawaii game. This game was trending towards a total rutger for a while and was a nice palette cleanser. More Biff Poggi interviews, please. Listen for the Chip's chips. Do we think "Sherrone's not here so let's play with the kids"? Who's your Crippen comparison, Andrew Vastardis? David Molk? This is what Bryce Underwood looks like when he's not under siege. What did Bryce see on the interception? He had someone open. One of the special things about Bryce is he can just go and get you 20 yards on the ground. Is he putting a little extra zip on the ball? McCulley had a couple nice catches, other guys need to catch the ball. Running backs did a better job of re-gapping in this game. The offensive line had a nice day with some [redshirt] freshman mistakes. Jadyn Davis played several drives with no passes.  [The rest of the writeup and the player after THE JUMP]  2. Defense vs Central Michigan Starts at 44:32 Couldn't quite get a total rutger but felt like it would for a while. They played a 3-4 for most of this game. Jaishawn Barham found the backfield a lot. Manuel Beigel had some meaningful time in the first quarter. Central Michigan ran a lot of down G. A lot of guys were hurt in this game but backups looked good. Michigan has a little Channing Stribling now. Rolder was up and down but had some good stops. Does Biff even understand Batman's hero abilities work??  3. Hot Takes, Game Theory, and Special Teams Starts at 1:05:11 Takes hotter than the Georgia Tech radio announcer after the bees hit a fire drill field goal from 50 yards and they SOUNDED EXACTLY LIKE THIS. There's a list of things you can't bring into the stadium but they're handing out versions of the thing! Someone teach the students how to do the wave and when to do it, we didn't even get a fast or slow wave. And not when the game is happening! We like Jake Butt as a commentator. What's Semaj's plan when he's fielding punts? Definitely a sad field goal.  4. Around the Big Ten with Jamie Mac Starts at 1:38:31 Too many Big Ten teams so notes are reduced. Nebraska 59, Houson Christian 7 Maryland 44, Towsend 17 Penn State 52, Villanova 6 Penn State is struggling to convert on 3rd down on Drew Allar's arm. Rutgers 60, Norfolk State 10 Iowa 47, UMass 7 Indiana 73, Indiana State 0 ISU with 77 total yards, not a total rutger. Oregon 34, Northwestern 14 Most of Northwestern's yards were in the 4th quarter while down 34-0, but Northwestern had a pulse at times. Alabama 38, Wisconsin 14 No Billy Edwards in this game. Wisconsin couldn't do anything, this was a debacle. If they don't beat Maryland, do they get a win the Big Ten? USC 33, Purdue 17 It wasn't particularly close, but Purdue had some long drives (that ended in picks).  Michigan State 41, Youngstown State 24 This was a bit of a game for a little while?? Michigan State was always in control but gave up some big plays. The Spartans lost some starters to injuries. Ohio State 37, Ohio 9 The score looks close but it was not. Ryan Day's decision making kept the scoring low. Illinois 38, Western Michigan 0 Is Illinois really a top 10 team? Which Memorial Stadium is the real Memorial Stadium? California 27, Minnesota 14 A game that was fairly even statistically except for a couple turnovers.  New Mexico 35, UCLA 10 UCLA is BAD bad, and they fired their coach. This was not a fluke. New Mexico got pressure on 52% of Nico's dropbacks. The Big Sky says "no thanks" to adding UCLA.