The college football season started last week, but for fans in the state of Michigan, it all begins this weekend.
Michigan State opens its season Friday night, playing host to Central Michigan, while Michigan opens Saturday at home against East Carolina. Central's in-state Mid-American Conference rivals also open this week, with Western Michigan playing host to Saint Francis on Thursday and Eastern Michigan playing host to Howard on Friday.
The Detroit News has you covered on all of those fronts, and more, this week. Here is what's available so far:
Big Ten
Niyo: Let's appreciate one last season of Big Ten tradition before big change comes
Five important matchups in the Big Ten this season
Five Big Ten story lines to watch this season
Michigan
Wojo: As season and suspension loom, Jim Harbaugh's NCAA sparring continues
Michigan won't be able to host football recruits for the first two games
Michigan State
Young receivers could see lots of opportunities in Michigan State's offense
'We'll just have to find out': Mel Tucker remains mum on Michigan State quarterback race