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What is up, everyone! In today’s episode, we talk about the Lions' struggle in Charlotte and how the continued deficits in their defense, offensive production, and self-inflicted wounds contributed to their loss to the Panthers. If you haven’t already, please go ahead and click the links down below to follow us wherever you listen to podcasts, get updated whenever we upload an episode, and, of course, it also helps us out as well. We hope you all enjoyed this one. Y’all stay here til we get back. KB & BB

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What is up, everyone! In today’s episode, we reflect on Michigan’s loss on the road to Minnesota, as the Gophers pick up their first home win against the Wolverines since 1977. We talk about the struggling Michigan offense, the continued questions about Bryce Underwood as QB1, and initial impressions of Kyle Whittingham’s first five weeks at the helm of the Maize and Blue.

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• 00:15 Welcome to Touchdown and Ties
• 00:31 The Week 5 Michigan recap begins
• 00:50 Brianna’s reaction to Michigan’s performance
• 01:31 Interceptions, low offensive production, and missed opportunities
• 02:38 Why the final score didn’t tell the whole story
• 03:36 The defense stuck on the field in the third quarter
• 04:34 Andrew Marsh’s punt-return mistakes
• 05:47 Keith’s concerns about Bryce Underwood
• 06:46 The fourth-down throw and missed open receiver
• 07:39 Struggles reading the defense
• 08:37 Whether Michigan should consider a quarterback change
• 09:57 The need for a spark on offense
• 10:25 Michigan’s trouble running and passing the ball
• 11:13 Comparing Michigan’s quarterback play with other teams
• 12:10 Athlete versus quarterback: the hosts’ concerns
• 13:07 The team’s lack of progress and a painful loss
• 14:26 Michigan’s difficult remaining schedule
• 15:50 Has Michigan fallen from elite-program status?
• 17:39 Coaching, discipline, and sideline energy
• 18:09 Penalties and self-inflicted mistakes
• 19:31 Michigan’s missing offensive identity
• 20:27 How many wins can Michigan still find?
• 21:38 Why the Minnesota game felt like a blowout
• 22:08 JJ Buchanan and the few bright spots on offense
• 22:52 The case for giving Tommy Carr a chance
• 24:44 Comparing Bryce Underwood’s start with JJ McCarthy’s
• 26:08 Why not use a backup-quarterback package?
• 27:03 Michigan’s possession imbalance
• 28:15 Frustration with the offense and the team’s recent fall
• 29:04 Coaching changes, expectations, and bowl eligibility
• 31:43 The bye week and the quarterback decision ahead
• 32:15 Looking toward basketball season
• 33:27 Wrapping up the episode
• 33:41 Closing thoughts and a preview of the Lions discussion

NFL Week 3: Lions Bounce Back in Week 4; Surprising Wins and Loses Around the League

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What is up, everyone! In today's episode, we’re wrapping up how the Lions bounce back from their week 3 loss against the Bills, staying alive to beat old colleagues in Aaron Glenn and the Jets. We also briefly discuss surprising wins and losses around the league and surprising records from some unexpected teams. If you haven’t already, please go ahead and click the links down below to follow us wherever you listen to podcasts, get updated whenever we upload an episode, and, of course, it also helps us out as well. We hope you all enjoyed this one. Y’all stay here til we get back. KB & BB

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00:00 — Cold open and microphone check

00:09 — Welcome to Touchdown and Ties and the Week 3 wrap-up

00:37 — Lions reaction and early offense discussion

01:28 — Detroit’s offensive milestone and getting more players involved

02:25 — Why the defense remains a concern

02:53 — Keith on why the offense isn’t the problem

03:22 — Drew Petzing, offensive rhythm, and early-season growth

04:22 — Revisiting the Buffalo game

04:52 — The Jets game and Detroit’s late defensive stand

05:13 — Geno Smith, Garrett Wilson, and the final stop

06:09 — The play that helped seal the win

06:48 — Penei Sewell, Blake Miller, and costly holding penalties

07:46 — Sewell adjusting to the left side

08:14 — Offensive-line growth and Cade Mays’ absence

09:12 — Brad Holmes, free agency, and the Lions’ secondary

10:09 — The challenges of Detroit’s defensive scheme

11:08 — Is Detroit’s 2–1 start fool’s gold?

11:49 — Making the most of the Lions’ championship window

12:43 — Brian Branch’s injury and what it means for the season

13:48 — Possible trade help and the case for going all-in

14:45 — Why Detroit can’t afford to become complacent

15:08 — Dan Campbell and his former assistants

16:25 — Ben Johnson’s start in Chicago

17:04 — Looking ahead to the next Bears-Lions matchup

17:20 — Why the Jets game got tense late

18:36 — Keith’s view of Detroit’s control of the game

19:33 — The late-game scenario that had Brianna worried

20:51 — The Jets’ record and why they may be better than it suggests

21:21 — Looking ahead to Carolina

22:11 — Surprising records around the NFL

23:39 — The Texans, Chargers, and Buccaneers start 0–3

24:55 — The Vikings’ undefeated start in the NFC North

25:37 — The Commanders beat Seattle with Jayden Daniels out

27:31 — Ravens-Cowboys and the last-second finish

29:21 — The controversial extra second and Michigan connection

29:40 — Final Week 3 thoughts

30:21 — One win for the weekend and looking ahead to Week 4

30:58 — Episode sign-off

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What is up, everyone! We’re back with another episode. After week 4, it looks like karma finally caught up to Michigan and they’re 3-1 (as some may argue they should be) after a last second loss to Iowa at home. We also briefly touch on USC’s controversial behavior after Oregon’s Dante Moore was injured and eventually carted off the field during last night’s B1G match up in LA. Lastly, Ole Miss gets upset by Florida; Wisconsin beats Penn State for the first time in 15 years; and Ohio State is still looking like the team to beat?? His words, not mine. Anywho, we hope you all enjoy this one. Y’all stay here til we get back. KB & BB

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Touchdown and Ties — Week 4 Recap

00:00 — Welcome and episode intro

00:50 — Michigan’s loss to Iowa: mistakes and missed chances

04:54 — How all three phases contributed to Michigan’s defeat

08:04 — Michigan’s tough schedule and struggling offense

10:06 — The running game and offensive line

12:29 — Keith’s game predictions and the 20-point mark

15:13 — Iowa’s defense and Michigan’s late-game collapse

17:36 — Looking ahead to Michigan’s rivalry games

18:21 — Bryce Underwood and the offensive play-calling

19:35 — Wrapping up Week 4 and Michigan’s 3–1 record

20:17 — Oregon–USC: the hit and post-play conduct

22:40 — Dante Moore injury update

22:57 — Wisconsin upsets Penn State

23:27 — Texas A&M–LSU and Florida’s win over Ole Miss

24:56 — Texas, Ohio State, and the teams to watch

26:37 — Michigan’s postseason outlook and sign-off

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What is up, everyone! We’re back with another episode. Today, we’re discussing Michigan’s dominating win over UTEP, Lane Kiffin’s return, and his ultimate demise in Oxford, and the Lions' disastrous loss to the Bills, as they opened up week 2 of the NFL season with TNF. We hope you all enjoy this one. Y’all stay here til we get back. KB & BB

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to NFL and College Football Highlights

00:36 Detroit Lions' Thursday Night Loss Breakdown

02:26 Buffalo's Offense Dominance and Lions' Defensive Schemes

03:39 Lions' Offensive Limitations and Scheme Issues

05:02 Offensive Line Challenges and Player Injuries

06:40 Michigan's Performance and Offensive Line Concerns

08:37 Michigan's Defensive Strengths and Challenges

09:49 Upcoming Matchup: Michigan vs Iowa

18:42 SEC Battle: LSU vs Ole Miss Highlights

19:44 Ole Miss' Comeback and Game-Winning Strategy

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What is up everyone, and welcome back. Week 1 of the NFL has just wrapped up last night with the Broncos vs the Chiefs. In this week’s episode, focusing a lot of our time on the Lions (of course), the rest of the NFC North, and some other exciting moments around the league. If you haven’t already, click the link(s) below to follow us wherever you listen to podcasts to get updated whenever we upload an episode, and of course, it also helps us out as well. Hope you enjoy this one. Y’all stay here ‘til we get back.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

02:04 NFL Season Kickoff and Week One Highlights

04:06 Lions vs. Opponents: Game Analysis

07:25 Team Adjustments and Secondary Issues

09:12 Player Injuries and Depth Chart Updates

12:18 Offensive Strategies and Playcalling

15:02 Impressive Performances and Surprises

17:39 Week One Upsets and Big Wins

20:24 Schedule Outlook and Future Matchups

23:07 Game Management and Coaching Decisions

26:15 Reflections on Week One and Season Outlook

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What is up, everyone! The season is moving along and we’re back with our week 2 recap. This week, the rivals took on rivals, as the Sooners traveled to Ann Arbor to face the Wolverines and the Buckeyes made their way down to Auston to face the Longhorns. Unlike last year, the results differed for both teams (& we couldn’t be happier). In this episode, we also briefly give our thoughts on the US Open Finals, Coco’s loss in the semi-finals, Taylor Townsend and Katerine Siniakova’s Career Slam in doubles, and who we’re rooting for going into the men’s final.

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What is up, everyone! It’s been far too long but we are FINALLY back with season 2 of Touchdown and Ties, as the best time of the year has officially commenced: football season. We don’t know about you guys but we couldn’t be happier that the season has finally started.

In typical week 1 fashion, this weekend was filled with blow outs and easy wins…for some. In this week’s episode, we’re opening up this season and talking about the home team and the questionable win against Western Michigan at home. It looks like they’re dubbing this the Michigan Miracle? I guess we’ll take it. Better to be 1-0 than 0-1. If you haven’t already, go head and click the links down below to follow us wherever you listen to podcasts, get updated whenever we upload an episode, and of course, it also helps us out as well. We’re excited to be back and we hope you all enjoy this one. Y’all stay here til we get back. KB & BB

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Episode Summary

What is up, everyone?! It has been a HOT minute but nonetheless, we are back! The 2026 NFL Draft has just wrapped up and while we aren’t reporters analyzing the entire draft, we did want to talk about the picks from our home team and other shocking moments from the draft. Overall, we feel like it was a good one! Do you feel like your team drafted studs or duds? We’ll all find out soon enough in September. But, for now, let us know down below. Thanks so much for tuning in. We’ll catch you guys in the next one. Y’all stay here til we get back…

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and NFL Draft Overview

02:40 Michigan Wolverines Draft Performance

05:03 Detroit Lions Draft Strategy and Picks

07:47 Offensive Line Revamp for the Lions

09:22 Defensive Needs and Key Draft Picks

12:12 Secondary Concerns and Late Round Picks

16:10 Draft Analysis: Surprising Picks and Team Needs

19:37 Evaluating the Lions' Draft Strategy

25:05 The Rams' Unexpected Quarterback Selection

29:16 Looking Ahead: Schedule Release and Future Prospects

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What is up, everyone!? Welcome back to Touchdown and Ties. We’ve made it to the end of the season! We’re unwell and already counting down the days until September 10th. But, of course, we have to wrap up the season with our recap of the Super Bowl. The Seattle Seahawks came out victorious in Super Bowl LX. We touch on Sam Darnold’s comeback story from journeyman QB to Super Bowl Champ; the amazing defensive performances from both teams; and of course, the reason we all came, BENITO! What an amazing concert with a side of football. What an amazing season, filled with exciting and memorable moments.

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Takeaways

The Super Bowl was disappointing in terms of excitement.

Seattle's defense played a crucial role in their victory.

Kenneth Walker's MVP win was historic for a running back.

Losing the Super Bowl is emotionally challenging for teams.

Bad Bunny's halftime show was a cultural highlight.

Matthew Stafford's MVP win was well-deserved.

Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft's absence from the Hall of Fame is controversial.

The Lions are still striving for their first Super Bowl appearance.

The season had its ups and downs, but overall was enjoyable.

The podcast aims to continue discussing football and related topics in the offseason.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Super Bowl Wrap-Up

02:32 Reflections on the Super Bowl Game

04:46 Defensive Dominance in the Super Bowl

07:05 Celebrating Individual Achievements

09:08 Looking Ahead: Team Futures and Rebuilding

12:00 Halftime Show Highlights and Cultural Impact

14:39 Halftime Show Highlights

15:41 MVP Discussion: Matthew Stafford

16:20 The Lions and Player Loyalty

20:48 NFL Honors and Hall of Fame Inductees

24:17 Reflections on the Football Season