Peter Berkes

The Lions have an opening on the defensive line, and they fill it quickly in a new mock draft.

The Spartans and Wolverines both punched their way into the Big Dance. Come download your own printable bracket and see how far you have them going.

Detroit will try to win their fourth straight when they face Atlanta on Friday night. However, here's what happened on Wednesday night in the NBA while the Pistons were off.

The two defensive players provide key depth and special teams reps for Detroit, who may be set to lose a number of defensive players to free agency.

The workhorse junior running back will leave East Lansing a year early, and is expected to be a second or third round pick.

The new versions will include a white front panel and a gray crown, and will be used during spring training.

The former running back will get on the field in the Outback Bowl as a cornerback, but it may not be very often.

The Lions WR may elect to sit out his second straight Pro Bowl in order to rest injuries.

Detroit and Atlanta have basically had mirror opposite seasons, but the Lions will try to upset the Falcons at home on Saturday night.

The reserve offensive lineman has finally been able to stay healthy for a whole season, and may be in position to contribute regularly next season.