Detroit Sports Nation’s daily rundown leans into the Lions’ season opener, brushes past a low-stakes Tigers series, and turns sharply to the pressure on Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood. It also lands on the Pistons’ bigger roster problem: the need for a second scorer and a contract situation that’s testing fan patience.
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NewDetroit’s secondary keeps the Lions from feeling safe, and Brian Branch is the difference-maker2:38Michigan’s season is treated as over, and a quarterback change is the last thing left to try2:06The Red Wings can change the tone fast with a win streak, even with the Dylan Larkin noise hanging around1:58Michigan’s season is treated as over, and a quarterback change is the last thing left to try2:06The Red Wings can change the tone fast with a win streak, even with the Dylan Larkin noise hanging around1:58Lions need Brian Branch back, Michigan needs a quarterback change, and the Red Wings have a chance to reset the mood7:10Detroit’s secondary keeps the Lions from feeling safe, and Brian Branch is the difference-maker2:38Red Wings finally get the win, and Larkin’s night flips at home1:26Brian Branch’s return would be a real lift for the Lions’ secondary1:31Brian Branch’s return would be a real lift for the Lions’ secondary1:31