FOX 2 Sports Wrap: September 16, 2026 NFL & College Football Picks
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FOX 2 Sports Producer James Paxson and FOX 2 Detroit Live Host Aaron Jordan break down the week that was in College Football and the NFL, including the Detroit Lions' overtime win over the New Orleans Saints, and Michigan and Michigan State's victorious weekends. They also make their picks for Week 2 of the NFL season and Week 3 of college football.

Michigan holds on to beat #11 Oklahoma 17-10

Just a week after winning on a controversial last second play over Western Michigan University, the University of Michigan Wolverines needed another last-second play to secure the win.

Madonna University opens season with 77-14 victory over Judson

The victory marked the second program win in Madonna football history, giving the Crusaders a memorable way to christen their new home in Farmington Hills.

FOX 2 Sports Wrap: The debut of the weekly football picks!
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FOX 2 Sports Producer James Paxson and FOX 2 Detroit Live Host Aaron Jordan to debut their weekly football picks. They also preview Michigan and Michigan State's seasons, talk about the other teams they're watching in college football this season, and enjoy a golf shot going awry during The Sports Office.

Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby enters rehab facility for gambling addiction, 2026 eligibility in question

Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby and the university announced Monday that he will take an “immediate leave of absence" from the football team to enter a treatment facility for a gambling addiction.

Parachutist carrying US flag slams into stadium scoreboard

A parachutist who was carrying the U.S. flag as part of a three-person skydiving team crashed into the scoreboard at Virginia Tech’s 2026 spring football game Saturday. 

Bill Belichick faces nearly $300K lawsuit after painter’s fall at Massachusetts property

North Carolina Tar Heels coach Bill Belichick is facing a lawsuit over a June 2024 incident at his Nantucket, Massachusetts property, where a painter alleges he was injured in a fall due to unsafe construction conditions.

Lou Holtz, college football coaching legend, in hospice care: reports

Lou Holtz, the Hall of Fame college football coach who led a record six different teams to bowl games, has entered hospice care.

Sherrone Moore Arraignment: Ex-football charged with felony home invasion, given $25k bond

Former Michigan Football head coach Sherrone Moore faced a judge Friday following his arrest Wednesday evening. He was formally arraigned on charges including felony third-degree home invasion, stalking, and breaking and entering.

Sherrone Moore in custody after firing of Michigan Football coach

Just after his firing from the University of Michigan, news broke that former football coach Sherrone Moore is in custody after an incident in Pittsfield Township.

Lane Kiffin leaving Ole Miss for LSU

Lane Kiffin announced he is leaving Ole Miss for the LSU head-coaching job after a playoff-bound season.

UAB football coach explains why team played game after player allegedly stabbed teammates

University of Alabama at Birmingham interim head football coach Alex Mortensen explained why his team played just hours after a player allegedly stabbed his own teammates.

John Beam: Deadly shooting of Laney football coach was 'targeted,' police say

Oakland police on Friday arrested a 27-year-old former football player following the death of legendary Laney College coach, John Beam, who died from his gunshot wounds in what authorities described cryptically as a "targeted" shooting. 

Michigan sign-stealing scandal: NCAA fines university, suspends Sherrone Moore

The NCAA has imposed discipline for Michigan Wolverines including fines and suspensions related to a sign-stealing scandal involving former team staffer Connor Stalions.