Evan Petzold joins the show to talk high school football with Matt (5:27) and Central Michigan football as the seasons have kicked off. (21:26) Brad calls in from Lansing to talk about the Great Lakes Loons clinching the playoffs Thursday night. (34:23) Matt and Josh wrap up with Lions Preseason and the local College Football schedule this weekend. (43:02)

The first week of high school football is in the books. What can you expect from the MSU, Michigan, CMU during the upcoming season? Is there reason to be alarmed with the poor start for the Lions in the preseason? Are the Great Lakes Loons going to be playoff bound this year?

There's no team hotter in the Midwest League right now than the Great Lakes Loons. Their push for a playoff spot rolls on. Two head coaches from the SVL in Mt. Pleasant's Jason McIntyre & Midland's Eric Methner join the show to talk about their team's heading into 2018.

With no Brad this week, the show has a different rundown. Jim Brandstatter, former color commentator for the Detroit Lions and voice of Michigan football, visited his former stomping grounds to talk with Jeanna Trotman at NBC 25. (5:10) Matt talks with Dow High School Football Head Coach Jason Watkins as he prepares for the upcoming season. (28:55) Then, Josh and Matt run you through Quick Hits to wrap things up. (42:19)

Matt and Brad get ready for high school football as the season kicks off in three weeks. (3:01) ABC 12 sports reporter Jolie Starr joins the guys in the studio to talk about her path to where she is today, her background, her love of Texas and much more. (14:20) Quick Hits to wrap up as always. Former Dow Charger Connor Smith was called up to the Lake County Captains. Wide Receiver Devell Washington has received an offer from Michigan. Great Lakes Loons are at home this weekend. High school football coverage with ESPN 100.9 FM starts on August 23rd. (58:34)

Colin Cowherd said that the Lions have the 3rd best chance to become a dumpster fire. Matt and Brad have their reactions. (4:03) The Detroit Free Press posed the question of which Tiger will be the next to get into the MLB Hall Of Fame. (16:05) The sports blog "The Spun" posted a graphic on twitter with sports show personalities. The purpose was to build your own sports show with any of those three. Matt, Brad and Josh share their ideas. (26:09) MAC team will now raise a Jolly Roger flag after beating Power 5 schools, B1G Media Days were this week, Bay City Northwest Little League was eliminated in state tournament. (42:36)

Colin Cowherd said that the Lions have the 3rd best chance to become a dumpster fire. Matt and Brad have their reactions. (4:03) The Detroit Free Press posed the question of which Tiger will be the next to get into the MLB Hall Of Fame. (16:05) The sports blog "The Spun" posted a graphic on twitter with sports show personalities. The purpose was to build your own sports show with any of those three. Matt, Brad and Josh share their ideas. (26:09) MAC team will now raise a Jolly Roger flag after beating Power 5 schools, B1G Media Days were this week, Bay City Northwest Little League was eliminated in state tournament. (42:36)

After a week off, Matt and Brad are back and kick it off with talk about the Detroit Lions and their chances in the upcoming season. (3:57) Then, Jonathan Deutsch from NBC 25/FOX 66 joins them in the studio. (15:23) They talk a little bit about the NBA and Charles Barkley's recent comment about how he hates analytics. (33:18) Followed up by Quick Hits to wrap it all up. (47:07)

With LeBron going west to the Lakers, the guys talk about how the move effects the playoff chances for the Pistons. (3:05) Also, will LeBron win a title over in LA? What is their plan with the odd signings? (15:42) Brad brings up Anthony Fenech's article on the Detroit Free Press that compares the 2018 Tigers to the 2013-14 Cubs. (33;19) Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest was on the 4th of July. The Great Lakes Loons have some promotions coming up including Kenley Jansen Bobblehead Night, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Night and Star Wars Night. Andreas Athanasiou signed a 2 year $3 million deal. Tigers are sending two players to the All-Star Futures Game. (43:58)

It's been the most talked about recruiting article recently. 2019 5-star OL Devontae Dobbs committed to MSU and had some interesting comments about the other schools that were after him. Evan Petzold wrote the story and joined us in-studio on Episode 125 to discuss it.