2023 Detroit News college football: Your guide to season preview coverage
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
▶ 2023 Detroit News Big Ten Football Power Rankings: Preseason
▶ 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
▶ College football picks, Week 1
Michigan
▶ Complete Wolverines coverage
▶ 'Be where your feet are': Michigan football focusing on present as expectations skyrocket
▶ Interim coach Minter: Harbaugh's confidence, belief will help Michigan in opener
▶ Scouting report: Michigan football vs. East Carolina
▶ Predictions: Michigan football vs. East Carolina
▶ Wojo's Pigskin Picks: In goofy college football, No. 2 Wolverines must beware of ambushes
▶ Five story lines to watch in Michigan's season
▶ Michigan football game-by-game predictions
▶ 'New change': Drake Nugent sent to take center stage for 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
▶ After subpar year, Michigan State looks to regain chip-on-the-shoulder mentality
▶ Scouting report: Michigan State football vs. Central Michigan
▶ Predictions: Michigan State football vs. Central Michigan
▶ Michigan State game-by-game predictions
▶ Five story lines to watch in Michigan State's season
▶ 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
Mid-American Conference, Division II
▶ Eastern Michigan football chasing raised expectations, MAC championship
▶ Lance Taylor eager to lead overhauled Western Michigan football
▶ Central Michigan football faces questions, rugged nonconference schedule
▶ In seeking a three-peat, Ferris State football not resting on past success