Football

The Detroit Lions are playing with confidence, finding ways to win and own first place in the NFC North. Yes, the Detroit Lions. The Lions still have work to do to get to the playoffs, but the opportunity is there. Here's a look at how the world has changed since the last time the Lions won a playoff game. It's been a while.

Matt Judon was a star defensive end at Grand Valley State University. In 2015, he led the nation with 20 sacks before getting drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fifth round. Judon is part of the Madden NFL 17 video game, but some of his attributes seem a little off.

The 2016 Michigan high school football season ends at Ford Field in Detroit this weekend. West Michigan will be well-represented with teams competing for championships in four of the eight divisions.

The 5-4 Detroit Lions are hoping to add another notch to the win column this weekend as they take on the 2-7 Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jags, however have some offensive weapons to keep an eye on. Here's the breakdown from the Lions Defensive Coordinator.

Coming off a Big 10 Championship and a Top 3 ranking in 2015, could anyone have foreseen that Michigan State would be the only Michigan school not bowl eligible in 2016?

Have you felt that Western Michigan University has been underrated while enjoying their undefeated 2016 season? This chart just might prove you're right.

The Michigan high school football playoffs head to the quarterfinals this weekend and West Michigan has a number of schools still in the hunt for a state championship.

Quarterback Matthew Stafford completed a 28-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Golden Tate on the first possession of overtime to give the Detroit Lions a 22-16 win over the Vikings in Minnesota.

Michigan High School Athletic Association Executive Director John E. “Jack” Roberts is "disappointed and disheartened" by the Big Ten Conference's decision to add Friday night football games.

Michigan beat Michigan State 32-23 in East Lansing today as Heisman Trophy candidate Jabrill Peppers added to his highlight reel. Peppers picked up a fumble and ran the entire field late in the game. The final 40 yards of his run was timed at 3.77 seconds.

Jim Harbaugh and P.J. Fleck are not only among the 23 finalists for this year’s American Heart Association Paul “Bear” Bryant Award for Coach of the Year, they are among the front-runners Who should win the Coach of the Year award: Michigan's Jim Harbaugh or Western Michigan's P.J. Fleck?

Michigan high school football's regular season schedule has ended. It's time for the playoffs and West Michigan will be well-represented in the opening round of play this Friday and Saturday, October 28 - 29. View the full Michigan high school football playoff schedule.