The BIGPLAY Detroit Show 09/29/26

Chris and Austin are back with another episode of BIGPLAY Detroit, reflecting on Justin Verlander’s emotional farewell, breaking down the latest Lions win, a brutal Saturday for Michigan and Michigan State, the flaws that still plague instant replay, and more.

They open the show with Justin Verlander, who delivered one last special moment in a Tigers uniform before officially calling it a career. Chris and Austin reflect on Verlander’s beautiful final outing, what he has meant to Detroit throughout his legendary career, and the significance of seeing one of the greatest pitchers of his generation finish where it all began.

From there, Chris and Austin turn to the Lions following another win. They break down Detroit’s performance, what stood out, and what the victory says about the Lions as they continue through the season.

Next comes a rough weekend for college football in the state of Michigan. The Wolverines suffered their first loss of the season in heartbreaking fashion against Iowa, surrendering the game-winning touchdown in the final seconds. Chris breaks down what went wrong for Michigan, the mistakes that ultimately cost them, and what to make of their first defeat of the year.

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