Ryan and Tom are joined by John Borton of TheWolverine.com to assess Michigan football during its final bye week, and to reflect on the Wolverines’ clinging to a 79-71 win in Juwan Howard’s head coaching debut against Appalachian State at Crisler Arena. Also, analysis of Michigan State’s season-opening 69-62 loss to Kentucky in the Champions Classic at Madison Square Garden. Sound from Mark Dantonio’s weekly press conference are reviewed in the wake of Joe Bachie’s suspension for a positive PED test, as the guys contemplate whether the two-year captain’s continued presence with the team is a good thing for the team. As always, the two make their picks against the spread for Michigan State vs. Illinois - with the Spartans somehow instilled as 14.5-point favorites.