On this episode of the Motown Rundown:

• Michigan State kicks off football season Friday (12:06)
• Al Avila is gone and we finally give our thoughts (20:38)
• Red Wings bring back Filip Zadina on three-year deal (30:00)
• Reactions to first four episodes of "Hard Knocks" (34:27)
• Any gripes with the Lions' 53-man roster? (47:13)
• Loose predictions: how many games do the Lions win this season? (51:59)
• Gambling corner (1:01:05)
• Trent's Trifecta (1:09:20)