The BIGPLAY Detroit Show 08/25/26

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

They open the show with the Detroit Tigers, who continue to fall apart as the season moves along. After putting themselves in position to make things interesting, Detroit's struggles have continued to pile up. Chris and Austin break down what's gone wrong, where the Tigers stand now, and what their collapse says about the state of the team moving forward.

Next, the conversation shifts to the Detroit Red Wings and their confusing search for a new general manager. Chris and Austin discuss the latest developments, the direction of the organization, and what the Red Wings should be looking for as they try to figure out who will lead the franchise into its next era.

From there, they turn to college basketball, where former Michigan State forward Jaxon Kohler is transferring to BYU. His move sparks a larger conversation about the constantly changing eligibility rules in college sports, the transfer portal, and just how different the college landscape has become.

Chris and Austin then take a broader look at ESPN and ask a question plenty of sports fans have been thinking: what happened? They discuss why ESPN doesn't feel as good as it used to, how the network and sports media have changed over the years, and what they miss about the ESPN of the past.

The conversation returns to Michigan football and Bryce Underwood, with a massive matchup against Oklahoma looming. Chris and Austin explain why this game could be a defining early moment for Underwood and what a strong—or disappointing—performance could mean for the expectations surrounding Michigan's star quarterback.

Finally, they look at Michigan State football and why the Spartans could be a good bet to surpass their win total from a season ago. Chris and Austin break down why there may be reason for optimism in East Lansing and make the case for MSU taking a step forward this season.

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