MSU football AVOIDS rocky Signing Day under Pat Fitzgerald; Why football players LOVE the Fitz hire
MSU football AVOIDS rocky Signing Day under Pat Fitzgerald; Why football players LOVE the Fitz hire  
Podcast: Locked On Spartans - Daily Podcast On Michigan State Spartans Football & Basketball
Published On: Thu Dec 04 2025
Description: Michigan State Spartans sidestep chaos with a top-50 recruiting class under new head coach Pat Fitzgerald, sparking fresh hope in East Lansing. Matt Sheehan breaks down how quick action and stability from Fitzgerald—just days into his tenure—helped MSU avoid a total recruiting collapse, despite high-profile decommits and ongoing questions about offensive strategy. Star recruits like quarterback Kayd Coffman, tight end Joey Caudill, and offensive tackle Eli Bickel headline a resilient group poised to revitalize Spartans football. Guest and former Michigan State player Dante Razzano joins to analyze why Fitzgerald resonates so strongly with former players and fans. The conversation spotlights the importance of program identity, resource alignment, and the power of a familiar, hard-nosed approach. Get insider takes on key recruiting wins, the significance of offseason staff hires, and what successful roster building looks like as MSU eyes a return to Big Ten relevance. Can Fitzgerald’s trademark grit and new energy bring Michigan State back to the top tier? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Omaha Steaks Save big on unforgettable gifts with Omaha Steaks. Visit https://OmahaSteaks.com for 50% off site-wide and an extra 20% off select favorites during their Cyber Sale. And for an additional $35 off, use promo code COLLEGE at checkout. Aura Frames For a limited time, save on the perfect gift by visiting https://AuraFrames.com to get $35 off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames - named #1 by Wirecutter - by using promo code COLLEGE at checkout. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets 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.