# RESET MODE: Michigan State vs Wisconsin Fans DEBATE Who Has the Brighter Future in 202

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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: 2026-05-22T16:05:49+00:00
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Michigan State Spartans and Wisconsin Badgers stand at a crossroads—whose rebuild offers the most hope? Hosts Matt Sheehan and Ryan Harings debate which Big Ten football program is better positioned: the Spartans under new leadership with Pat Fitzgerald and a patchwork roster, or the Badgers entering year four of the Luke Fickell era with aggressive transfer portal moves and major investment in program resources. Hot takes fly on the expectations for both teams, the significance of their Week 5 showdown at Camp Randall, and whether a 5–7 season counts as progress. Hear insider perspectives on Wisconsin’s recent recruiting success, Michigan State’s depth concerns, and the impact of College Football Playoff expansion. Plus, the duo tackles sizzling basketball offseason questions, including John Blackwell’s controversial transfer and frustrations over NCAA transfer policy. The future of both programs—and college sports as a whole—hangs in the balance. 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 Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment…

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