CricketRecap
IPL 2026: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s revenge reads 6,6,6,6; Praful Hinge taken apart in 24-run over
IPL 2026: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hits four sixes off Praful Hinge!
Yahoo Sports1 min read
NFL
The Detroit Lions troll Michigan State after picking two Wolverines
TL;DR
The Detroit Lions have drafted two players from the University of Michigan, causing a stir among Michigan State fans. The Lions' social media team celebrated the picks, leading to a playful response from MSU's official account.
Key points
- Detroit Lions drafted two Michigan players in 2026 NFL draft
- Derrick Moore and Jimmy Rolder were the selected players
- Lions' social media celebrated the picks, upsetting MSU fans
- Michigan State responded with a retort featuring their new head coach
Mentioned in this story
Dan CampbellPat Fitzgerald
Detroit LionsMichigan WolverinesMichigan State SpartansDerrick Moore
There's a bit of a local flair to the Detroit Lions' 2026 NFL draft so far, and that's thrilling for one college team, and potentially very upsetting for another, depending how settled into the rivalry lore fans of said school might be.
The state of Michigan's NFL team didn't just draft two former Michigan football players with two of its top three picks, it went even a bit further, adding insult to injury if you're a diehard Michigan State fan. Naturally, MSU fans aren't exactly genteel about their in-state rival, so for the Lions' social media team to celebrate the picks of edge rusher Derrick Moore (second round) and linebacker Jimmy Rolder (fourth round) with this:
. . . it's likely not terribly good for Spartan morale. However, the maize and blue faithful, of course, are all about it.
Still, such open hostility (jestfully) wasn't going to go unnoticed by the official Michigan State football social media account, showing just how much openly embracing all things Wolverines upsets those over in East Lansing. Thus, MSU's retort was to show Lions head coach Dan Campbell shaking hands with Pat Fitzgerald, the new head coach of the Spartans, in the Breslin Center.
It's all fun and games, at least for the social media administrators. (For the rival fans, it's probably not as fun.)
Q&A
Who did the Detroit Lions draft from the University of Michigan?
The Detroit Lions drafted edge rusher Derrick Moore in the second round and linebacker Jimmy Rolder in the fourth round.
How did Michigan State respond to the Lions' draft picks?
Michigan State's official social media account responded by showcasing a handshake between Lions head coach Dan Campbell and MSU's new head coach Pat Fitzgerald.
What is the significance of the rivalry between Michigan and Michigan State in this context?
The rivalry adds tension to the situation, as Michigan State fans are upset about the Lions drafting Michigan players and the celebratory tone from the Lions' social media.