{"podcast":{"title":"Locked On Spartans - Daily Podcast On Michigan State Spartans Football & Basketball","slug":"locked-on-spartans-daily-podcast-on-michigan-state-spartans-football-basketball-635847","podcast_index_feed_id":635847,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/4f1I8xgN","website_url":"https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-spartans/","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/c9c7a23d-559f-4a7f-aef7-b15994c7eeba/e5a03104-bfee-441f-81b7-f0ab5fc952d5/3000x3000/uploads-2f1551764145939-k71im7lzze-0662f04cb21152aab8c491fcf51608c6-2flocked-on-spartans-podcast-bg.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Locked On Podcast Network","episode_count":500,"summary":"Locked On Spartans podcast is the daily podcast that keeps you ahead of the games and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Michigan State Spartans. Hosted by Matt Sheehan, the Locked On Spartans podcast provides your daily Michigan State Spartans fix with expert opinions, film reviews, interviews with athletes and coaches, recaps, local analysis, and coverage of all things Sparty. From the legendary gridiron battles at Spartan Stadium to the dazzling skills on display at the iconic Breslin Center, and everywhere in between, the Locked On Spartans podcast takes you beyond the headlines for the inside scoops from the biggest stories inside the Spartans’ locker room and the Big 10. The Locked On Spartans podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-09T18:17:03.226162+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-spartans-daily-podcast-on-michigan-state-spartans-football-basketball-635847"},"episode":{"title":"BIG 10 SQUAD: NCAA Passes NEW Eligibility Rules | How they impact Michigan State","slug":"big-10-squad-ncaa-passes-new-eligibility-rules-how-they-impact-michigan-state","published_at":"2026-06-25T21:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-spartans-daily-podcast-on-michigan-state-spartans-football-basketball-635847/big-10-squad-ncaa-passes-new-eligibility-rules-how-they-impact-michigan-state","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-spartans-daily-podcast-on-michigan-state-spartans-football-basketball-635847","url":"https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-spartans/","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/c1f1ed/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/c9c7a23d-559f-4a7f-aef7-b15994c7eeba/episodes/f09f49c1-0ad6-4158-b4c8-5898248b3a45/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=c9c7a23d-559f-4a7f-aef7-b15994c7eeba&awEpisodeId=f09f49c1-0ad6-4158-b4c8-5898248b3a45&feed=4f1I8xgN","summary":"Big Ten shakes up college football with the new “5 and 5” eligibility rule, setting the stage for a new era—no more endless waivers or awkward redshirt seasons. The Big 10 Squad debates whether this reform can finally bring order to the chaos. Will this bold move eliminate confusion and eight-year seniors, or just spawn fresh controversy? Illinois Fighting Illini’s win total sparks heated predictions as FanDuel sets the mark at 7.5—can Bret Bielema push the Illini from good to great? The crew breaks down Illinois’ manageable 2026 schedule, rivalry games, and the impact of losing key players like Luke Altmyer. The hosts draw parallels between roster management and middle school dances, while the hosts dissect what the path to eight wins might require. Can Illinois surprise the Big Ten, or will old hurdles remain?","meta_description":"Big Ten shakes up college football with the new “5 and 5” eligibility rule, setting the stage for a new era—no more endless waivers or awkward redshirt se…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1615,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/locked-on-spartans-daily-podcast-on-michigan-state-spartans-football-basketball-635847/episodes/big-10-squad-ncaa-passes-new-eligibility-rules-how-they-impact-michigan-state/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-spartans-daily-podcast-on-michigan-state-spartans-football-basketball-635847/big-10-squad-ncaa-passes-new-eligibility-rules-how-they-impact-michigan-state.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}