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Lions raise the 2023 NFC North banner in Ford Field

The Detroit Lions raise the 2023 NFC North banner in Ford Field

Fans heading into Ford Field for Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Minnesota Vikings might notice a new addition. The Lions have already installed the NFC North division championship banner they earned this season.

It’s a worthy recognition of the Lions capturing the division title for the first time, and the team’s first overall division title since the 1993 season. The banner recognizing the old NFC Central championships had been lonely in that section fo the Ford Field rafters for far too long.

Having it up for the visit from the Vikings is a nice reminder to the visitors that Dan Campbell’s team clinched that banner in their house and there isn’t anything they can do about it.

Quotes: Michigan State football interim HC Harlon Barnett talks after loss to Penn State

Harlon Barnett had some meaningful words about the season and the future after MSU’s game against Penn State:

Michigan State and Penn State locked up in a matchup for the Land Grant Trophy on Friday night inside of Detroit’s Ford Field. The Spartans, who came into the game at 4-7, had upset on their mind – facing the 9-2 Nittany Lions.

Unfortunately for the Spartans, it went far from it, with Penn State dominating the Spartans, 42-0, after a horrific offensive performance from MSU.

Check out what interim head coach Harlon Barnett said to the media following the Spartans season ending loss:

Michigan State football gets throttled in Ford Field by Penn State

Michigan State throttled inside of Ford Field by Penn State

Michigan State and Penn State locked up in a matchup for the Land Grant Trophy on Friday night inside of Detroit’s Ford Field. The Spartans, who came into the game at 4-7, had upset on their mind – facing the 9-2 Nittany Lions.

Unfortunately for the Spartans, it went far from it, with Penn State dominating the Spartans, 42-0.

Michigan State’s defense did their best to keep its team in the game, but it was the offense, in a story known far too well by fans, letting down the team once again. The game was 13-0 at halftime, and MSU had turned the ball over once to go along with two three-and-outs.

Ultimately, the offense started the second half with four possessions going for -22 yards. It was too much for a worn down defense to overcome, which saw Penn State start to score when they wanted.

Michigan State finished the game with 53 yards of total offense and allowed six sacks.

This marks the end of the 2023 season for Michigan State, that saw their head coach Mel Tucker get fired and ultimately fell short of expectations with a 4-8 record.

Watch: Lions fans already going nuts ahead of Seahawks matchup

The Seahawks should expect an absolutely raucous atmosphere at Ford Field in today’s critical matchup with the Lions.

It’s still three hours until kickoff, but that’s never stopped folks in the Midwest from day-drinking ahead of a football game.

On that subject, the Seattle Seahawks should expect an absolutely raucous atmosphere at Ford Field in today’s critical matchup with the Detroit Lions. Relevant for the first time since Barry Sanders retired, Detroit is rocking and ready to go – and a lot of fans will be sporting blue ski masks. Observe.

Geno Smith and the Seahawks will have to be sharp on their silent counts at the line of scrimmage, or else things could get ugly quick. That element could be further complicated by having two replacement starters up front for the offensive line. Stone Forsythe is starting in place of the injured Charles Cross at left tackle, while Jake Curhan is replacing Abe Lucas at right tackle.

The Lions have won eight of their last 10 games going back to last season and are 4.5 point favorites for this one.

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Even though the season began just a week ago today, the Seattle Seahawks are already in serious jeopardy.

There’s no sugar coating it. Even though the season began just a week ago today, the Seattle Seahawks are already in serious jeopardy. Heading into their Week 2 matchup with the Detroit Lions, Seattle is 0-1 and they’ve already lost their starting right tackle Abe Lucas – who was placed on injured reserve yesterday. Left tackle Charles Cross may also be unable to play this week and he did not participate in practice on Wednesday.

As if their performance in Week 1 and the subsequent injury news wasn’t bad enough, the Seahawks will be facing a Lions team that is on the rise. After beating the Super Bowl champion Chiefs in Week 1, this Detroit team looks better than they have at any time in the last 30 years. As such, you can expect Lions fans to be positively jacked at Sunday’s game.

Detroit’s all-purpose-DB C.J. Gardner-Johnson isn’t helping matters. Apparently he’s encouraged Lions fans to wear blue ski masks to Ford Field. Supposedly they are sold out on Amazon, indicating a lot of fans in attendance may be wearing them.

The Seahawks have to anticipate an extremely loud environment and they will have to be sharp with their silent counts – made all the more difficult by the potential absence of two starting offensive linemen.

Even before we knew Lucas was going IR and Cross might also be out, the Lions opened as 5.5 point favorites. Given the way these two teams are headed that’s an appropriate spread. If we go back to last season, the Seahawks have now lost seven of their last 10 games, while the Lions have won eight of their last 10.

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The Lions have sold out season tickets at Ford Field for the entire 2023 season

The Lions have sold out season tickets at Ford Field for 2023

For the first time since the team moved back to downtown Detroit over 20 years ago, the Lions have sold out the season tickets for the team’s home games.

In an interview with 97.1 The Ticket on Thursday morning, team president Rod Wood confirmed that every ticket for all eight Lions home games has been sold. With over a month until the regular season kicks off, the sold out status is a credit to the fan energy and excitement around the 2023 Detroit Lions.

There is now a waiting list for tickets. Expect a robust and expensive resale market to develop for the tickets for the Lions’ home dates, which begin on September 17th when the Seattle Seahawks visit Ford Field.

 

Lions ticket resale values have skyrocketed for 2023

The Lions only increased ticket prices by an average of 4%, but the resale market has spiked up over 100% from 2022

If you’re using the secondary market to find tickets for the Detroit Lions in 2023, expect to pay a lot more than in recent years.

The data from TicketSmarter shows the Lions have had a major spike in the average cost of resale tickets. The average real market value for Lions tickets in Ford Field in 2022 was $147. That has more than doubled for 2023 to $302.

Demand drive the price increase. The average ticket price for the Lions increased just 4%, according to team president Rod Wood this offseason. However, resale markets and pricing isn’t tied to the face value of the ticket. The buzz around the Lions after their strong finish and impressive draft and free agency haul has left fans willing to pay significantly more to see the team in person.

It’s important to note the franchise itself does not profit from the resale of tickets.

LSJ: East Lansing business respond to MSU football’s move to Ford Field

LSJ spoke to local businesses about MSU’s move to Ford Field:

Michigan State’s move to Ford Field for their season finale against Penn State has caused a lot of controversy, to say the least. That controversy has shifted into the economic landscape of East Lansing.

Lansing State Journal’s Sheldon Krause spoke to the East Lansing businesses that are set to be affected, and how they feel about the move to Detroit.

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Graham Couch gives three takes on MSU football’s game at Ford Field

LSJ’s Graham Couch gave three takes on MSU’s move to Ford Field:

Michigan State moving its regular season finale against Penn State has been controversial, to say the least. The fanbase is torn whether it is good or bad for the program.

Lansing State Journal’s Graham Couch gave the fans three quick takes to take in the news of the changes to MSU’s rivalry matchup with Penn State.

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Michigan State football to face Penn State at Ford Field on primetime

There have been some significant game updates for MSU’s clash with Penn State:

It has already been announced that Michigan State’s regular season finale clash with Penn State has been moved to Black Friday, now, more details have been released on the marquee matchup.

The Spartans and Nittany Lions, which was set to take place at Spartan Stadium, will now be traveling to the Motor City to square off inside of Ford Field. The game will also be on primetime television, taking place at 7:30 p.m. EST on NBC.

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