# Do Wisconsin Badgers Fans Have a LEGITIMATE Reason to Worry if Michigan State Football Wins?

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Podcast: [Locked On Badgers - Daily Podcast On Wisconsin Badgers Football & Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-badgers-daily-podcast-on-wisconsin-badgers-football-basketball-888653)
Published: 2026-07-17T10:00:00+00:00
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Wisconsin Badgers' secondary overhaul and Michigan State Spartans' high-stakes reset set the stage for a pivotal Big Ten clash. Can Luke Fickell silence hot seat rumors, or will Pat Fitzgerald’s new-look Spartans deliver another blow in Madison? Matt Sheehan and Ryan Harings break down Wisconsin’s bold portal moves—highlighting quarterback Coleton Joseph’s upside, revamped running back depth, and a rebuilt defensive backfield featuring transfers from Iowa State, Florida State, and the SEC. Meanwhile, Michigan State eyes breakout seasons from quarterback Alessio Milavojovic and running back Cam Edwards, while their patchwork secondary faces immediate pressure. Key topics include the impact of offensive line injuries, fan expectations, and the shifting landscape of NIL-driven college football. Is this new Big Ten era better for programs like Wisconsin and MSU, or do past traditions hold more promise for success? Big questions—and Big Ten aspirations—are on the line. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOBadgers?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RyanAndBucky Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LockedOnBadgers Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's ep…

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