First down: Getting to the bottom of the Noah Cain story --The running back doesn't play as much as many feel he should. Why? And will it change moving forward? --James Franklin offered some insight, but what did it really tell us? Second down: What's with the lulls on offense? --Is it just a little inconsistency, or is it a big problem moving forward? --What can the Lions do to improve and move the ball more consistently throughout games? Third down: Can PSU finally top Michigan State? --The last two years have featured close Lions losses. What must happen differently this time around to ensure a victory? --Michigan State appears to be a mess from the outside with six players in the transfer portal. Will they show up or rollover? Fourth down: Mailbag.