RECRUITING FIX: Can Pat Fitzgerald ELEVATE Michigan State football recruiting ahead of signing day?
RECRUITING FIX: Can Pat Fitzgerald ELEVATE Michigan State football recruiting ahead of signing day?  
Podcast: Locked On Spartans - Daily Podcast On Michigan State Spartans Football & Basketball
Published On: Mon Dec 01 2025
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 the Spartans’ roadmap. Will Michigan State finally stabilize after years of uncertainty, or are more twists ahead with Fitzgerald at the helm? Get the latest on the high-stakes recruiting landscape, potential flips, and the new era of Spartans football. 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.