Matt Shepard and Sean Baligian dive into a loaded Detroit sports weekend. The guys start on the ice as the Red Wings roll into the season with three rookies on the roster—a bold shift that could define the team’s future. They discuss why the youth movement might finally be the right call and what it means in a brutal Atlantic Division packed with contenders like Florida, Tampa Bay, and Toronto.

From there, they turn to college football, where Penn State’s collapse at UCLA and James Franklin’s latest blunder spark frustration, while Michigan and Michigan State continue to raise questions about their offensive identity. Sean and Shep weigh in on playoff hopes, quarterback play, and how the Big Ten stacks up nationally.

Then it’s back to baseball, as the Tigers’ postseason run turns frustrating. Detroit’s bats have gone cold, the bullpen looks stretched, and A.J. Hinch’s management of Jack Flaherty and Casey Mize leaves fans wanting more. Sean vents about missed opportunities at the trade deadline and the franchise’s habit of “kicking the can down the road.”

Finally, the guys wrap with the Lions—steady, resilient, and winning the games they’re supposed to. They break down Detroit’s improving defense, key injuries in the secondary, and why the team’s mentality feels different from years past.