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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.
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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.
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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.
Eastern Michigan Eagles
Eastern Michigan can’t stop Texas State in 52-27 season-opening loss
The Eagles had no answers for the Bobcat offense, giving up gaudy amounts of yards and points.
Central Michigan Chippewas
5 plays the propelled Central Michigan to Week 1 win over SJSU, 1st under Matt Drinkall
The Chippewas opened a new chapter in the program's history with a late-night statement, beating San Jose State, 16-14.
Western Michigan Broncos
Western Michigan missteps outweigh 'flashes and splash plays’ in 23-6 opening loss to Michigan State
Western Michigan put some good things on tape, but the bad far outweighed the good in a season-opening loss.
Analysis
Michigan State 23, Western Michigan 6: Instant takeaways
The Spartans run game rolled through Western Michigan without much trouble to get to 1-0, and the Broncos have some questions to address at quarterback.