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Podcast: Locked On Spartans - Daily Podcast On Michigan State Spartans Football & Basketball
Episode: RECRUITING FIX: Can Pat Fitzgerald ELEVATE Michigan State football recruiting ahead of signing day?
Description: Can Pat Fitzgerald revive Michigan State Spartans football and fix their recruiting struggles? With Signing Day approaching, Matt Sheehan and Allen Trieu debate whether Fitzgerald’s Big Ten grit and developmental philosophy can overcome Northwestern’s past limitations and unlock new potential in East Lansing. They spotlight key recruits like Kayd Coffman and Samson Gash, analyze which commits are most at risk, and examine how academic standards and NIL shifts shape Michigan State’s football future. Expert insights from Allen Trieu break down essential staff hires, retention battles—such as keeping Courtney Hawkins—and the impact of bold recruiting moves on t...