The BIGPLAY Detroit Show 09/01/26

Chris and Austin are back with another episode of BIGPLAY Detroit, breaking down the biggest stories from around Detroit sports, college football, and beyond.

They open the show with the Detroit Tigers, whose season is basically over in everything but the official sense. After a year that once offered plenty of reason for optimism, the Tigers have watched their season unravel. Chris and Austin break down how Detroit got to this point, what went wrong, and what the collapse means for the organization as attention begins to shift toward the offseason.

Next, the conversation turns to college football as Michigan and Michigan State prepare to kick off their 2026 seasons. Chris and Austin preview both teams, looking at the biggest questions surrounding the Wolverines and Spartans, what they expect from each program this fall, and what would qualify as a successful season for both sides of the rivalry.

From there, they turn to the Detroit Lions and the possibility of adding some much-needed help in the secondary. Chris and Austin discuss where the Lions could still improve their roster, why the secondary remains an area worth watching, and whether Detroit should make another move as the NFL season gets underway.

The conversation returns to baseball and Justin Verlander, whose legendary career appears to be nearing its end. With Verlander expected to retire after the season, Chris and Austin discuss whether the future Hall of Famer will actually take the mound again before calling it a career and what it would mean to see him pitch one final time.

Finally, they look at the national college football picture and make the case for Oregon as one of the best bets to win the National Championship. Chris and Austin break down why the Ducks have everything they need to make a run, how they stack up against the other contenders, and why Oregon could be the team left standing at the end of the season.

The Tigers' season being all but over, Michigan and Michigan State's 2026 football outlooks, the Lions potentially adding secondary help, whether Justin Verlander will pitch again before retirement, Oregon's National Championship chances, and plenty of strong opinions—all on this week's episode of BIGPLAY Detroit.

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