Garage Takes

Michigan will face Alabama in the CFP semifinal on New Year's Day. They make their first return to the Rose Bowl in quite some time and hope to change their CFP semifinal outcome this time around. How do they stack up against Bama? Florida State gets absolutely screwed in the CFP final 4 selection. Did the committee get it right? This system is so broken and the 12 team expansion is coming just in time. The Lions start hot in New Orleans, blow a huge lead, but hang on to improve to 9-3. Are you losing confidence in this team even though they keep winning or are you still believing their contenders this year? The top of the NFC could belong to the Lions after this weekend if these 3 things happen...

Ryan Day can't get it done against acting head coach, Sherrone Moore. Michigan makes it 3 in a row against the Buckeyes as they win 30-24 in Ann Arbor. What went right for Michigan and wrong for Ohio State? We describe the emotional rollercoaster of watching The Game. The CFP rankings are out and we take a look at where Michigan sits in addition to discussing who we think they'll play in the semifinals. We talk about several different scenarios that could play out as we head into an exciting conference championship weekend with huge implications. Can the Lions get back on track against the Saints? Are you concerned about this defense? Jared Goff? Thanksgiving was embarrassing, but don't panic.

Michigan hosts Ohio State in Ann Arbor without Jim Harbaugh this weekend. Can they make it 3 in a row against the Buckeyes? Michigan did not look good against Maryland and JJ McCarthy continues to struggle. Can they get things right this weekend in the biggest game of the year? Lions win a comeback game for the ages against the Bears. Burn your SOL gear...this is the new Detroit Lions and they are here to stay. Can they get another divisional victory on Thanksgiving over the Packers?

Michigan dominates Penn State by running the football in Jim Harbaugh's absence. An emotional post game speech by Sherrone Moore. What weakness(es) does this team have? After a top 10 road win, have they silenced the doubters or will they need to finish off a 12-0 season by beating Ohio State in a couple of weeks? The Detroit Lions look to be clear favorites to win the NFC North even though the Vikings seem to be playing their best football with Josh Dobbs. It's time to start talking about locking up the #1 see and home field advantage throughout the playoffs! What will the story line be if they are able to do so?

Will Jim Harbaugh be on the sidelines this weekend in Happy Valley? As the fight between the Big Ten, coaches, athletic directors, Santa Ono, and Jim Harbaugh heats up...where do we go from here? This could get even messier in a hurry. Does Michigan have what it takes to win their first big game of the season on the road? The Lions have all 53 players practicing this week coming out of a bye week. Let's examine the team at the halfway point and discuss some popular questions surrounding their current season and future. Does Jared Goff deserve a contract extension? Who has been the biggest disappointment/surprise so far this year? A huge test await them against the Chargers.