Eastern Michigan Eagles
For Eastern Michigan, living up to 'The Climb' theme a necessity in 0-2 hole
The Eagles are 0-2 after a pair of disappointing losses to begin the 2025 campaign, and have nowhere to go but up.
Analysis
Fantastic, Functional, Forgettable: Aidan Chiles, Ryan Eckley shine in Week 2 win, WMU run game rolls, EMU defense run over again
Four of the five teams from the Mitten lost on Saturday, but there was still plenty of good and lots to build off of in the four losses.
Michigan State Spartans
Nick Marsh exemplifies Michigan State’s growth in 2OT win over Boston College
The star sophomore recorded a pair of touchdowns, but how he came about the second one is a window into where this MSU team is.
Western Michigan Broncos
Miscues spoil Western Michigan’s strong showing in OT collapse, 33-30 loss to North Texas
The Broncos had the game going exactly to script until it all unraveled via their own shortcomings.
News
Mitten Masterkey: Week 2
Your guide to the Week 2 slate is here, from TV listings and schedules to picks to some 11th hour analysis.
Analysis
Week 2 picks, preview: Michigan, Michigan State face primetime tests
The Spartans and Wolverines and have big tests versus Power 4 opponents in primetime, while the directionals either hunt for win No. 1, or face a difficult road test.
Western Michigan Broncos
Edge rusher Dame Tucker emerging as defensive weapon for Western Michigan
The Western Michigan edge rusher made a big splash in the opener and could be a problem for opposing tackles all season long.
Michigan State Spartans
Deep Spartan defense turns focus to Week 2 test vs. Boston College, not 2024 loss
The Spartan defense is squarely focused on the challenge of Week 2, and not dwelling on how a potential win from 2024 slipped through its grasp.
News
Week 2 presser news, notes (Pt. 2): WMU QB battle keeps up, Drinkall’s unique QB outlook, Broncos cleaning negative plays
The Chippewas have been bold with their quarterback plan and the Broncos are still ironing out who will be the long-term starter.
Eastern Michigan Eagles
Eastern Michigan banking on Week 2 defensive leap after getting ‘teeth kicked in’
The Eagles defense gave up 606 yards and forced one punt en route to giving up 52 points in a season-opening loss.
News
Week 2 presser news, notes: Smith previews BC, Barham suspension upheld, reaction to Kim's EMU debut
With the holiday weekend, Lance Taylor and Matt Drinkall will be speaking with reporters on Tuesday.
Analysis
Fantastic, Functional, Forgettable: The highs and lows of Week 1 for Mitten teams
Michigan teams went 3-2 on the weekend, with one of the losses coming in a head-to-head matchup.