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Detroit Lions fall in NFC Divisional Round to the Washington Commanders

Evan Blanchard, Sports Reporter January 22, 2025

The 2024-25 Detroit Lions football season has come to an end. After a franchise-best year, the Motor City NFL team was defeated in the Divisional Round against quarterback Jayden Daniels and the Washington...

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The Detroit Lions: Making History

Daniela Cesario, Features Reporter January 15, 2025

The 2024-2025 NFL season has been nothing short of remarkable for the Detroit Lions. After years of rebuilding, the Lions have surged to the top of the NFC North, clinching first place in the division...

Lions lose to Bills in possible Super Bowl preview

Evan Blanchard, Sports Reporter December 16, 2024

Facing one of the NFL's best teams and a leading MVP candidate, the Detroit Lions fell short of the Buffalo Bills' offensive attack, 48-42, led by quarterback Josh Allen, this past Sunday at Ford Field. Detroit...

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Detroit Lions unstoppable run continues: Clinch playoffs in win over Packers

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter December 11, 2024

The Detroit Lions have done it again.  They continued their dominant season with a thrilling victory over the Green Bay Packers, highlighted by another clutch field goal from Jake Bates. This win featured...

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Roaring Towards Success: OU student reactions to the Detroit Lions’ comeback

Daniela Cesario, Features Reporter November 27, 2024

The Detroit Lions, a team historically associated with underwhelming performances and dashed hopes, are rewriting their narrative this season. With a renewed focus, a dynamic roster and a passionate fanbase,...

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David Montgomery and Jameson Williams power the Lions past the Rams in an overtime showdown

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter September 11, 2024

In a thrilling display, the Detroit Lions secured the overtime victory against the Los Angeles Rams, 26-20.  Football is finally back, and Ford Field was buzzing this past Sunday. The thrill intensified...

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Brock’s Thoughts: In ascending NFC North, Lions need to ace 2024 NFL Draft

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor April 24, 2024

The 29th overall pick is a very unfamiliar spot for the Detroit Lions. They’re oftentimes selecting in the top 15, top 10, or even the top five, which is indicative of the putrid season they many...

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Three names the Detroit Lions could add to their team on draft night

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor April 17, 2024

With the NFL Draft set to kick off in Detroit on Thursday, April 25, all NFL general managers around the league, including Lions general manager Brad Holmes, are busy putting the finishing touches on something...

Detroit Lions fans cheer for the Lions against Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of the NFC divisional round at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024. Photo courtesy of Junfu Han

Love for the game: Detroit Lions fans reflect on a historic season

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor February 14, 2024

Despite the Detroit Lions coming up one game short of the Super Bowl this season, Lions fans still have love for the franchise. “I love them more than anything in the world,” junior Giuseppe Rizzo...

Lions’ Super Bowl surge stops in San Francisco

Lions’ Super Bowl surge stops in San Francisco

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor January 31, 2024

Plane tickets were booked. Hotel reservations were made. The curse had been lifted. The Detroit Lions — and their elite fanbase — were going to the Super Bowl. Until they weren’t. Detroit...

Detroit Lions fans cheer for the Lions against Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of the NFC divisional round at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024. Photo courtesy of Junfu Han

Brock’s Thoughts: Sights set on Super Bowl?

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor January 24, 2024

The Detroit Lions might play in the Super Bowl. This isn’t satire. This also isn’t some pipe dream dreamt by the most unrealistically optimistic and biased Lions fan. No. The Detroit Lions might...

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Brock’s Thoughts: Thirty-two years of history erased

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor January 17, 2024

Something historic happened on Sunday night. And not just historic in the sense of something that will be documented for years to come. No, historic in the sense of something that people will remember...

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