Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell made a surprise appearance at the Breslin Center on Friday night, drawing plenty of attention during Michigan State’s matchup against rival Michigan.
Campbell was in attendance with his wife, Holly, and received a loud ovation from the Spartans crowd when he was shown on the video board. Several fans and reporters noted the moment, with Campbell acknowledging the applause as the arena reacted warmly to the Lions head coach.
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AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementDetroit Free Press reporter Tony Garcia noted that Campbell “walked in to a thunderous applause,” while Brad Galli of WXYZ highlighted the crowd’s reaction when Campbell appeared on the scoreboard.
With the Lions continuing to build momentum on the field, Campbell’s appearance at one of Michigan State’s biggest home games served as another reminder of his growing popularity across the state — even outside of football season.
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