🚨 Michigan State Football Hit With the HAMMER from NCAA | Brenda Tracy, Mel Tucker & Recruiting Scandal 🔍

The Michigan State football program has been rocked by a bombshell set of penalties from the NCAA after an investigation tied to then-coach Mel Tucker's tenure. With 14 wins vacated, three years of probation, and a revived spotlight on Brenda Tracy's activism, this is easily one of the most consequential college football scandals of the year.

In this episode we break down:

• The full scope of the NCAA's sanctions: 14 wins wiped out, recruiting restrictions, probation, and fines at MSU.

• How the violations took place under Mel Tucker's era — and why he received a show-cause penalty despite the school noting he wasn't directly involved.

• Why Brenda Tracy is back in the conversation: her lawsuit and how the scandal has revived her story in the public spotlight.

• What this means for Michigan State's future: recruiting setbacks, program reputation damage, and what happens under the current coaching staff.

• Bigger implications for college football: accountability, how schools manage compliance, and whether this signals tougher enforcement ahead.

Whether you're a Spartans follower, a college football junkie tracking scandal fallout, or just watching one of the biggest compliance stories in the sport — this is your must-watch breakdown of what's gone wrong at Michigan State and why it matters.

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