Costa and Jansen with Heather

7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, When do adult Halloween parties end?

28 Oct 2025

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7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, When do adult Halloween parties end?

6:00 HOUR: Is Shohei Ohtani baseball's GOAT? GregPom, Week 10

28 Oct 2025

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6:00 HOUR: Is Shohei Ohtani baseball's GOAT? GregPom, Week 10

A.I. you can believe in

28 Oct 2025

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Jon saw a ChatGPT prediction that the Lions would win the Super Bowl

The college football do-over

28 Oct 2025

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With a month left in the season, we re-predict who will win college football's national championship

GregPom, Week 10: Value wins

28 Oct 2025

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Greg ranks the top 12 teams in college football

Is Shohei Ohtani the best baseball player ever?

28 Oct 2025

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Shohei Ohtani reached base NINE times in the Dodgers' 18-inning Game 3 victory in the World Series

Chris in Flint attempts the Two Grand Slam

28 Oct 2025

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Can you do better than Chris in today's edition of the Two Grand Slam

What do the Lions need at the trade deadline?

28 Oct 2025

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The NFL trade deadline is just one week away

Halloween costume ideas for the show

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What should Costa, Jansen, and Heather go as for Halloween?

When do you outgrow adult Halloween parties?

28 Oct 2025

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Jim and his wife went to a themed-costume Halloween party this weekend

10/27/25 - Did MSU get screwed by the refs? Is the Jonathan Smith era over at Michigan State? Did Monday OverreactJims, Brian Kelly to... Michigan?

27 Oct 2025

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10/27/25 - Did MSU get screwed by the refs? Is the Jonathan Smith era over at Michigan State? Did Monday OverreactJims, Brian Kelly to... Michigan?

9:00 HOUR: Brian Kelly... to Michigan? Are Jonathan Smith's days numbered in East Lansing?

27 Oct 2025

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9:00 HOUR: Brian Kelly... to Michigan? Are Jonathan Smith's days numbered in East Lansing?

8:00 HOUR: Is the Jonathan Smith era over at Michigan State? Who did Saturday say more about?

27 Oct 2025

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8:00 HOUR: Is the Jonathan Smith era over at Michigan State? Who did Saturday say more about?

7:00 HOUR: Monday OverreactJims, Did our update anchor make the right call?

27 Oct 2025

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7:00 HOUR: Monday OverreactJims, Did our update anchor make the right call?

6:00 HOUR: Did MSU get screwed by the refs? Fair or foul: fans leaving early

27 Oct 2025

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6:00 HOUR: Did MSU get screwed by the refs? Fair or foul: fans leaving early

Brian Kelly to... Michigan? Pt 2

27 Oct 2025

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We continue our discussion about Brian Kelly's availability after being fired from Michigan

Brian Kelly to... Michigan? Pt 1

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The spicy garlic guy has a spicy hot take

Did MSU get screwed by the refs against Michigan?

27 Oct 2025

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A controversial offsides penalty negated a momentum-shifting play for the Spartans

Is it the end of the Jonathan Smith era in East Lansing?

27 Oct 2025

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Smith lamented the Spartans "weren't good enough" in their loss to Michigan

Monday OverreactJims: The college coach carousel

27 Oct 2025

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Jim shares his main takeaways from the weekend

Best Of Rivalry Week On 97.1 The Ticket: From Night Games To Best Moments

25 Oct 2025

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Check out the best moments from Rivalry Week on 97.1 The Ticket.

Cookie Jar: Rivalry Edition

24 Oct 2025

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We discuss Michigan vs. MSU, another F/M/K Halloween candy edition, and Lightning McQueen's insurance

Week 9 Picks

24 Oct 2025

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It's Michigan-MSU rivalry week on The Picks!

10/23/25 - Thursday Touchdown, Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon, Chauncey Billups' arrest

23 Oct 2025

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10/23/25 - Thursday Touchdown, Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon, Chauncey Billups' arrest

9:00 HOUR: Chauncey Billups' gambling arrest, Which Detroit sports loss hurt more last night?

23 Oct 2025

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9:00 HOUR: Chauncey Billups' gambling arrest, Which Detroit sports loss hurt more last night?

8:00 HOUR: Ross Tucker previews Week 8, Heather delivers the news

23 Oct 2025

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8:00 HOUR: Ross Tucker previews Week 8, Heather delivers the news

7:00 HOUR: Thursday Touchdown, Dear Jon

23 Oct 2025

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7:00 HOUR: Thursday Touchdown, Dear Jon

6:00 HOUR: The Pistons get off to an inauspicious start, Tom Izzo gets blindsided by an NCAA ruling

23 Oct 2025

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6:00 HOUR: The Pistons get off to an inauspicious start, Tom Izzo gets blindsided by an NCAA ruling

Are you questioning the integrity of sports leagues?

23 Oct 2025

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Blazers coach Chuancey Billups and Heat guard Terry Rozier were arrested in an FBI-led gambling investigation

Chauncey Billups arrested

23 Oct 2025

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We react to the breaking news of the Pistons great being arrested by the FBI

Dear Jon: Wife math

23 Oct 2025

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Jon gives advice on situations involving home improvement, sleeping wrong, and driver's ed

A bad night for Detroit sports

23 Oct 2025

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Both the Pistons and Red Wings lost last night

Thursday Touchdown: Michigan-MSU edition

23 Oct 2025

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Gov peppers Costa and Jansen with seven topics across college and pro football

Nadeem from Bloomfield Twp tries the Two Grand Slam

23 Oct 2025

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Can you do better than Nadeem in today's edition of the Two Grand Slam?

Ross Tucker previews Week 8 of the NFL

23 Oct 2025

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Ross Tucker joins us to preview Week 8 of the NFL

10/23/25 - Pistons season expectations, Jon's Week 8 Power Surge, Heather's parenting fail, Steve Yzerman

22 Oct 2025

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10/23/25 - Pistons season expectations, Jon's Week 8 Power Surge, Heather's parenting fail, Steve Yzerman

8:00 HOUR: Parenting fails, Steve Yzerman joins us

22 Oct 2025

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8:00 HOUR: Parenting fails, Steve Yzerman joins us

7:00 HOUR: Mr. Philadelphia, Does MLB need competitive balance guardrails?

22 Oct 2025

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7:00 HOUR: Mr. Philadelphia, Does MLB need competitive balance guardrails?

6:00 HOUR: Pistons season expectations, Jon's Week 8 Power Surge

22 Oct 2025

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6:00 HOUR: Pistons season expectations, Jon's Week 8 Power Surge

Pistons season expectations

22 Oct 2025

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The Pistons begin their second season under head coach J.B. Bickerstaff tonight against the Bulls

Mr. Philadelphia

22 Oct 2025

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At least one member of our show doesn't think the Lions are on top of the NFC quite yet

Are the Lions the best team in the NFC?

22 Oct 2025

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Jon and several publications have the Lions as the best team in the NFL right now

Does MLB need some competitive balance guardrails?

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Two of the five highest payrolls in baseball will play in the World Series

Parenting fails, Pt 2

22 Oct 2025

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We continue our discussion on parenting fails after Heather took her two young kids through a haunted house

Heather's parenting fail

22 Oct 2025

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Heather took her young kids, 4 and 2, through a haunted house

Jon's NFL Power Surge: Week 8

22 Oct 2025

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Jon ranks the top six teams in the NFL

Steve Yzerman understands the criticism that comes with his position

22 Oct 2025

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Steve Yzerman joins us to talk about the organization's centennial celebration, the team's hot start to the season, how young players are helping the ...

Best of the Lions on 97.1 The Ticket: Tuesday Reactions on Win vs. Bucs

21 Oct 2025

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The best reactions to the Lions' Week 7 win over the Bucs from Costa & Jansen, Karsch & Anderson, and The Valenti Show.

Best Of The Tigers on 97.1 The Ticket: Was The Season A Success? Will Skubal Be Traded? Is It Time For Another Run At Bregman?

21 Oct 2025

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How and why did the Tigers collapse down the stretch? What held them back in the playoffs? And what moves does Scott Harris need to make this offseaso...

10/21/25 - Victory Tuesday, Biggest takeaways from the Lions' win, Two Grand Slam, Heather's news

21 Oct 2025

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10/21/25 - Victory Tuesday, Biggest takeaways from the Lions' win, Two Grand Slam, Heather's news

9:00 HOUR: Lions reaction on a Victory Tuesday, Heather delivers the news

21 Oct 2025

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9:00 HOUR: Lions reaction on a Victory Tuesday, Heather delivers the news

8:00 HOUR: More takeaways, good and bad, from the Lions win over the Bucs

21 Oct 2025

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8:00 HOUR: More takeaways, good and bad, from the Lions win over the Bucs

7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, The biggest takeaway from the Lions' MNF win

21 Oct 2025

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7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, The biggest takeaway from the Lions' MNF win

6:00 HOUR: Victory Tuesday, Costa's fan experience recap

21 Oct 2025

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6:00 HOUR: Victory Tuesday, Costa's fan experience recap

Larry in Tecumseh takes on the Two Grand Slam

21 Oct 2025

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Can you do better than Larry in today's edition of the Two Grand Slam?

10/20/25 - GregPom, Monday OverreactJims, Lions/Bucs keys, T.J. Lang

20 Oct 2025

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10/20/25 - GregPom, Monday OverreactJims, Lions/Bucs keys, T.J. Lang

9:00 HOUR: T.J. Lang joins us in-studio to preview tonight's Lions-Bucs game

20 Oct 2025

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9:00 HOUR: T.J. Lang joins us in-studio to preview tonight's Lions-Bucs game

8:00 HOUR: Who is the biggest threat in the NFC? Heather with the news

20 Oct 2025

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8:00 HOUR: Who is the biggest threat in the NFC? Heather with the news

7:00 HOUR: Monday OverreactJims, Does Michigan-MSU have the juice for primetime?

20 Oct 2025

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7:00 HOUR: Monday OverreactJims, Does Michigan-MSU have the juice for primetime?

6:00 HOUR: Gotta have it game? GregPom, Week 9

20 Oct 2025

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6:00 HOUR: Gotta have it game? GregPom, Week 9

Does Michigan-MSU have the juice for primetime?

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Michigan and Michigan State will kickoff at 7:30pm on Saturday

Lions-Bucs preview

20 Oct 2025

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Jim and Jon discuss the keys to tonight's game against Tampa Bay

GregPom, Week 9: Every game matters

20 Oct 2025

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Greg ranks the top 12 teams in college football

Monday OverreactJims: With the first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft...

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Costa shares his takeaways from the weekend

Who is the biggest threat in the NFC?

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Lions host the 5-1 Buccaneers tonight

Best Interviews on 97.1 The Ticket: Oct. 13-17

18 Oct 2025

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In the best interviews on 97.1 The Ticket this week, Dan Campbell and Jared Goff stop in for their weekly appearances. Also, TJ Lang, Ross Tucker & Wi...

Best Of The Lions On 97.1 The Ticket: Brian Branch's Rough Week + Lions-Bucs Preview

18 Oct 2025

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Costa & Jansen kick off this week's Best of the Lions asking if Detroit has a Brian Branch problem. Plus, Karsch & Anderson and Valenti & Rico also ge...

Tampa has a long injury list like the Lions - But that hasn’t stopped them | '4th Down in the Motor City'

17 Oct 2025

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From ‘4th Down in the Motor City’ (Subscribe Here): We take a hard look at the surging, 5-1 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, led by MVP-caliber Baker Mayfiel...

10/17/25 - Tarik Skubal and the Tigers are reportedly separated by $250-million, Week 8 Picks, Should New York help the video review process? Cookie Jar

17 Oct 2025

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10/17/25 - Tarik Skubal and the Tigers are reportedly separated by $250-million, Week 8 Picks, Should New York help the video review process? Cookie ...

9:00 HOUR: Can NFL replay be tweaked?

17 Oct 2025

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9:00 HOUR: Can NFL replay be tweaked?

8:00 HOUR: Can the Tigers make up a quarter-billion dollar gap? Are MSU fans hoping to get blown out?

17 Oct 2025

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8:00 HOUR: Can the Tigers make up a quarter-billion dollar gap? Are MSU fans hoping to get blown out?

7:00 HOUR: Should New York get involved in the replay process? Cookie Jar

17 Oct 2025

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7:00 HOUR: Should New York get involved in the replay process? Cookie Jar

6:00 HOUR: There's a wide gap between Skubal and the Tigers, Week 8 Picks

17 Oct 2025

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6:00 HOUR: There's a wide gap between Skubal and the Tigers, Week 8 Picks

Cookie Jar: The official food of Halloween (other than candy)

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss random Detroit sports athletes, how many chicken tenders should come in a basket, and another F/M/K Halloween candy edition

Should New York get involved with Instant Replay?

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Campbell was told that New York helped the officiating crew overturn a Lions touchdown, which is not the proper protocol

A mere $250-million reportedly separates Tarik Skubal and the Tigers

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Baseball insider Jon Heyman reports the two sides are very far apart

Are MSU fans apathetic?

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Entering Bloomington as 26.5-pt underdogs, Michigan State was omitted from this week's picks

The Picks: Week 8

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Week 8 of The Picks

10/17/25 - Thursday Touchdown, Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon, Ross Tucker

16 Oct 2025

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10/17/25 - Thursday Touchdown, Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon, Ross Tucker

9:00 HOUR: Another job for Jon? Heather's news

16 Oct 2025

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9:00 HOUR: Another job for Jon? Heather's news

8:00 HOUR: Ross Tucker joins us, Is Jonathan Smith not long for East Lansing?

16 Oct 2025

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8:00 HOUR: Ross Tucker joins us, Is Jonathan Smith not long for East Lansing?

7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon

16 Oct 2025

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7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon

6:00 HOUR: The Wings win again, Thursday Touchdown

16 Oct 2025

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6:00 HOUR: The Wings win again, Thursday Touchdown

Dear Jon: Organized Chaos

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jon gives advice on issues involving organized chaos, her first time, mom or dad, and asking for a raise

Jonathan Smith: Dead man walking?

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Could Jonathan Smith not be long for East Lansing?

Thursday Touchdown: False Flags

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gov peppers Jim and Jon with seven topics across college and pro football

Derek from Chesterfield attempts the Two Grand Slam

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can you do better than Derek in today's edition of the Two Grand Slam?

Would James Franklin be a good fit for MSU?

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If Michigan State were to move on from Jonathan Smith, would the recently-fired Franklin be an option?

Ross Tucker previews Lions-Bucs

16 Oct 2025

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Ross Tucker joins us to talk about the overturned touchdown in Kansas City and to preview the Lions' Monday Night matchup against the Buccaneers

With Brian Branch out, the Detroit Lions must look within and move forward | '4th Down in the Motor City'

15 Oct 2025

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From ‘4th Down in the Motor City’ (Subscribe Here): The consequences are clear: Brian Branch is out for one game. Hear from Dan Campbell on his p...

10/15/25 - Alex Bregman opts out, Jon's Week 7 Power Surge, Dan Campbell, Is there a real NFL conspiracy?

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

10/15/25 - Alex Bregman opts out, Jon's Week 7 Power Surge, Dan Campbell, Is there a real NFL conspiracy?

9:00 HOUR: Are you questioning the integrity of the NFL?

15 Oct 2025

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9:00 HOUR: Are you questioning the integrity of the NFL?

8:00 HOUR: Dan Campbell joins us, Did he just uncover an NFL conspiracy?

15 Oct 2025

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8:00 HOUR: Dan Campbell joins us, Did he just uncover an NFL conspiracy?

7:00 HOUR: Michigan's biggest concern, Should the Tigers pursue Alex Bregman again?

15 Oct 2025

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7:00 HOUR: Michigan's biggest concern, Should the Tigers pursue Alex Bregman again?

6:00 HOUR: Alex Bregman opts out, Jon's NFL Power Surge

15 Oct 2025

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6:00 HOUR: Alex Bregman opts out, Jon's NFL Power Surge

Jim learns what a merkin is

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Heather's news on Kim Kardashian's new line of g-string thongs

Is the NFL really trying to cover up a conspiracy? Pt 2

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We continue our discussion about the Lions' opening drive touchdown being overturned

Is the NFL really trying to cover up a conspiracy? Pt 1

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Campbell confirmed to us that an official told him that the crew got league assistance to overturn a Lions touchdown

Michigan's biggest concern following the loss to USC

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jon shares what was going through his mind on his long flight home from Los Angeles

Jon's NFL Power Surge: Week 7

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jon ranks the top 6 teams in the NFL