Two NFL.com analysts envision quite the down season for the Detroit Lions, with one of them even projecting head coach Dan Campbell's team to miss the playoffs.

Never hailed a traditional football school, John I. Leonard posted a 1-9 record in 2024 – the lone victory against winless Olympic Heights.

The Hoosiers have a blue-blood match to open the season, and are picked to again win the Big Ten after back-to-back titles. Here's what to know about a team that will look a little different.