ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS pursue Penn State's JAMES FRANKLIN while preparing for top-25 showdown against MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS. Can the Hogs land their dream coach and upset TOM IZZO's squad on the road? JOHN NABORS breaks down the high-stakes football coaching search, revealing exclusive details about FRANKLIN negotiations and emerging RYAN SILVERFIELD rumors from Memphis. The discussion shifts to Saturday night's basketball battle on Fox, analyzing freshman phenoms DARIUS ACUFF and MELEEK THOMAS against JEREMY FEARS and the Spartans' physical defense. Key topics include JOHN CALIPARI's three-point defensive concerns, MICHIGAN STATE's shooting struggles, critical X-factors like BILLY RICHMOND and TREY FORT, and why rebounding will determine the outcome. The Locked On Spartans host provides insider perspectives on IZZO's tough practice week and the Spartans' frontcourt challenges. Discover why this game could define both programs' seasons and which coaching candidate will reshape Arkansas football. 0:00 Intro 0:26 Coaching Search Madness and Social Media Rumors 2:29 James Franklin Negotiations Still Ongoing 4:34 Ryan Silverfield Emerges as Potential Candidate 7:07 Verifying Sources and Conflicting Information 9:42 Only Two Names Legitimately in the Mix 11:44 Arkansas vs Michigan State Basketball Preview 14:57 Arkansas Strengths: Freshman Phenoms and Options 17:37 Michigan State's Tall Front Court Concerns 20:04 Three Point Defense is Arkansas's Weakness 22:19 Carter Knox Injury and X Factors 25:49 Keys to the Game: Fast Start 29:44 Game Prediction: Low Scoring Grind 33:01 James Franklin as Arkansas's Top Target 36:29 Comparing Tom Izzo and John Calipari Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnnaborsshow Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnnaborsshow #Arkansas #ArkansasRazorbacks #ArkansasFootball For your next listen, check out the Locked On College Football podcast! From NIL deals to never ending conference realignment rumors, Spencer McLaughlin gets you ready for an exciting season on the gridiron! Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Enough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade with 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots. Get the favorites you love or be bold and try something new in-store and online at https://www.5hourENERGY.com or Amazon today. Square To learn more, go support your favorite neighborhood spot and see what Square has been up to in your neck of the woods. And then if you have extra time, check out https://square.com/go/lockedoncollege The Game Cap Grab your team’s classic bar or retro circle designed hat and use code LOCKEDON for an exclusive discount. Head to Because legends wear The Game. Head to https://thegamecaps.com DoorDash With DoorDash Streaks, you save every Saturday you order — stack it up all season and you could save up to $250. Order this Saturday. Keep the streak alive. Fuel your gameday — only with DoorDash. Terms apply. Promo period through 11/18. Mazda It’s the small details that make the big plays. And just like there’s more to every player, there’s more to a Mazda vehicle. Mazda. Move and Be Moved. 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. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at https://www.monarchmoney.com/lockedoncollege for 50% off your first year. 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)