Michigan rocked by Wisconsin at the Big House, QB Milton gets benched

Michigan rocked by Wisconsin at the Big House, QB Milton gets benched

This was a chance for the Wolverines to show the world in prime time that their two straight losses and 1-2 start were merely a fluke, and that the talent Jim Harbaugh so often preaches about is there and with better execution, with early success, they could right the ship. On Saturday night that vessel never had a chance to leave the harbor. Joe Milton threw two first-quarter interceptions, the first of which was a deflection and the second that hit Badgers linebacker Leo Chanel right in the numbers, and while the picks looked very different the result was very much the same as Wisconsin came away with a touchdown.   

This was a chance for the Wolverines to show the world in prime time that their two straight losses and 1-2 start were merely a fluke, and that the talent Jim Harbaugh so often preaches about is there and with better execution, with early success, they could right the ship. On Saturday night that vessel never had a chance to leave the harbor. Joe Milton threw two first-quarter interceptions, the first of which was a deflection and the second that hit Badgers linebacker Leo Chanel right in the numbers, and while the picks looked very different the result was very much the same as Wisconsin came away with a touchdown.   

Turnovers once again haunt the Spartans, suffer first home shutout loss since 1985

Turnovers once again haunt the Spartans, suffer first home shutout loss since 1985

This one had a big-game feel to it long before Michigan State and Indiana ever kicked off Saturday in East Lansing, but it had nothing to do with the Spartans.  In another twist of irony that has become the calling card of 2020, these days all eyes are on Tom Allen's 10th ranked Hoosiers, who have cracked the top ten for the first time in 55 years. As football fans around the great state of Michigan learned all too well last week, the hype surrounding Michael Penix Jr. (25-38, 320 yds. 2 TD, 2 Int) and his teammates is well deserved, and Mel Tucker's team wore the legitimacy of that as 7.5 point home dogs against a team they've won four in a row against.

This one had a big-game feel to it long before Michigan State and Indiana ever kicked off Saturday in East Lansing, but it had nothing to do with the Spartans.  In another twist of irony that has become the calling card of 2020, these days all eyes are on Tom Allen's 10th ranked Hoosiers, who have cracked the top ten for the first time in 55 years. As football fans around the great state of Michigan learned all too well last week, the hype surrounding Michael Penix Jr. (25-38, 320 yds. 2 TD, 2 Int) and his teammates is well deserved, and Mel Tucker's team wore the legitimacy of that as 7.5 point home dogs against a team they've won four in a row against.

Play Super 6 for Colts, Titans Thursday Night Clash

Play Super 6 for Colts, Titans Thursday Night Clash

The lead in the AFC South is on the line as Indianapolis and Tennessee match up in Nashville.

The lead in the AFC South is on the line as Indianapolis and Tennessee match up in Nashville.

Stafford cleared to play, can't finish Lions' 34-20 loss

Stafford cleared to play, can't finish Lions' 34-20 loss

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford spent the practice week in COVID-19 protocols, not getting on the field with his team and unsure he would be able to suit up for Sunday’s game in Minnesota.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford spent the practice week in COVID-19 protocols, not getting on the field with his team and unsure he would be able to suit up for Sunday’s game in Minnesota.

Lions get ran over by Dalvin Cook, fall hard to the Vikings, 34-20

Lions get ran over by Dalvin Cook, fall hard to the Vikings, 34-20

After watching the first quarter against the Vikings, I thought that the Lions had no chance.... after all, Minnesota came right out and piled on 13 points, and with Detroit missing Kenny Golladay, I didn't see a way back for the team... but  give Matthew Stafford credit.. A Matt Prater 23 yard field goal and then a 15 yard strike from Stafford to Marvin Jones had the Lions right back in it at 13-10..... For many Lions fans, confidence was returning but the defense would have to step up and get some stops...

After watching the first quarter against the Vikings, I thought that the Lions had no chance.... after all, Minnesota came right out and piled on 13 points, and with Detroit missing Kenny Golladay, I didn't see a way back for the team... but  give Matthew Stafford credit.. A Matt Prater 23 yard field goal and then a 15 yard strike from Stafford to Marvin Jones had the Lions right back in it at 13-10..... For many Lions fans, confidence was returning but the defense would have to step up and get some stops...

MSU fails to build on Michigan victory, loses big to Iowa

MSU fails to build on Michigan victory, loses big to Iowa

Playing upon a recent theme, this one was over long before all the votes were even counted.  All week long the Spartans talked about putting the win over Michigan in the rearview mirror and making sure to keep the focus forward heading into Iowa City. But from the Hawkeyes opening drive, it was obvious that this was not the same team that went into Michigan Stadium last weekend and physically dominated the Wolverines in the trenches on both sides of the ball. On Saturday, the defense looked more like wet cardboard as the Hawkeyes plowed over the Spartans with 405 yards of total offense including a methodical ground attack that generated 226 yards rushing.  Conversely, MSU failed to win the battles upfront as the offense sputtered with just 1.9 yards per rush and was forced to throw the ball after falling behind 35-0 at the half.   

Playing upon a recent theme, this one was over long before all the votes were even counted.  All week long the Spartans talked about putting the win over Michigan in the rearview mirror and making sure to keep the focus forward heading into Iowa City. But from the Hawkeyes opening drive, it was obvious that this was not the same team that went into Michigan Stadium last weekend and physically dominated the Wolverines in the trenches on both sides of the ball. On Saturday, the defense looked more like wet cardboard as the Hawkeyes plowed over the Spartans with 405 yards of total offense including a methodical ground attack that generated 226 yards rushing.  Conversely, MSU failed to win the battles upfront as the offense sputtered with just 1.9 yards per rush and was forced to throw the ball after falling behind 35-0 at the half.   

Detroit Lions place Matthew Stafford on the Reserve/COVID-19 list

Detroit Lions place Matthew Stafford on the Reserve/COVID-19 list

This means Stafford either tested positive for COVID-19 or or has been quarantined after being in close contact with an infected person or persons.

This means Stafford either tested positive for COVID-19 or or has been quarantined after being in close contact with an infected person or persons.

Wings sign F Anthony Mantha to 4-year deal with $5.7M AAV

Wings sign F Anthony Mantha to 4-year deal with $5.7M AAV

The Detroit Red Wings signed forward Anthony Mantha to a four-year contract Tuesday with an average annual value of $5.7 million.

The Detroit Red Wings signed forward Anthony Mantha to a four-year contract Tuesday with an average annual value of $5.7 million.