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Game notes Setting the scene It’s win and in. The Western Michigan Broncos (7-4, 6-1 MAC) sit atop the MAC standings, and all they need to do to clinch their first MAC Championship Game since 2016 is defeat Eastern Michigan (4-7, 3-4 MAC). Eastern Michigan cannot clinch a bowl, but the Eagles can play the […]
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Welcome to the world of divsionless superconferences. Even with one week left in the regular season, many conference championship pictures are less clear than a moving photograph taken on a Motorola Razr in 2006. Perhaps the most confusing championship race in the country belongs to the Mid-American Conference. Heading into the final week of action, […]
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Hello everyone and welcome back! What a season it’s been, and there’s still a week to go before we figure out who won it all. The end of the season always sneaks up on us, what with the holidays, the adjustment to the winter daylight cycle and the weeknight schedule creating havoc on the deadlines […]
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A little over ten years ago, the Falcons hosted the Minutemen in what was meant to be their final matchup as MAC members, as UMass would opt for independence at the conclusion of the season. To borrow some words from Douglas Adams, “this had made many people very angry and has been widely regarded as […]
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We only have one week left in the regular season, and the good news for many MAC fanbases — there is a solid chance your favorite team can still win a conference championship. Western Michigan, Miami (OH), Ohio, Toledo, and Central Michigan are still alive for Detroit heading into a chaotic final week. But before […]
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For the 16th consecutive year, the Toledo Rockets will finish .500 or better. The only longer streaks in the FBS belong to Boise State (28 seasons) and Alabama (19 seasons). Toledo extended that impressive streak Saturday with a dominant 38-9 victory over Ball State on senior day. The Rockets (7-4, 5-2 MAC) remain in play […]
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When a ticket to Detroit for a the MAC Championship appearance is on the line, the Miami RedHawks often prevail. Miami (OH), which is gunning for its third-straight MAC title game appearance under head coach Chuck Martin, kept those hopes alive Wednesday night on the road. Miami (6-5, 5-2 MAC) utilized a 20-0 second half […]
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The old adage in college football is that November is for contenders. On this particular November weeknight, the contender who emerged to keep their Mid-American Conference championship dreams alive was the Central Michigan Chippewas (7-4, 5-2 MAC), who claimed a vital victory over the hosting Kent State Golden Flashes (4-7, 3-4 MAC) by a final […]
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You’d be forgiven for not considering this game as one which had the potential for impact when looking at the 2025 MAC slate back in August. Kent State and Central Michigan were expected to finish 13th and ninth in the MAC respectively by the preseason coaches poll, after all. The Golden Flashes found themselves under […]
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For only the 11th time, and the first time since 2021, the Akron Zips (5-7, 4-4 MAC) defeated the Bowling Green Falcons (3-8, 1-6 MAC). Both teams traded field goals on their opening possessions. However, penalties and a multitude of other factors made the first quarter as sloppy as you can get. Each team would […]
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Game notes Setting the scene It’s a MAC championship elimination game. The Miami RedHawks (5-5, 4-2 MAC) and Buffalo Bulls (5-5, 4-2 MAC) sport identical overall and conference records heading into this critical Wednesday night matchup. One will attain bowl eligibility and remain alive in a crowded MAC title race. The other is effectively eliminated […]
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The Ohio Bobcats (7-4, 5-2 MAC) had to suffer through an early scare and work their way back into a damp, miserable contest affected by delays on Tuesday night, but by game’s end, managed to pull it together and beat the upset-minded UMass Minutemen (0-11, 0-7 MAC) by a final score of 42-14. The Bobcats’ […]
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The Broncos were running wild in the stable on a Tuesday night in DeKalb. Western Michigan had not one, not two, but three 100-yard rushers to race past Northern Illinois in 35-19 fashion. Running back Jalen Buckley led the charge with 133 yards and two touchdowns on 24 carries — earning his highest output since […]
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Hello everyone and welcome back! Last week saw a lot of tumult, with five teams now sitting at 4-2 with two games remaining on the schedule (for every team except Akron) to settle the question of who gets the opportunity to play for the MAC championship. Without further ado: the rankings! 13. UMass Minutemen (Last […]
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Game notes Setting the scene The Western Michigan Broncos (6-4, 5-1 MAC) control their destiny for their first MAC Championship Game appearance since that magical 2016 season, where they started 13-0 under P.J. Fleck and qualified for the Cotton Bowl. In order to qualify, they must simply win out against a pair of 7-loss teams. […]
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We are well into the thick of November, and this past week, we were treated to five games of Midweek MACtion and one Saturday dessert. The Tuesday night games were absolute thrillers, while the Wednesday and Saturday matchups were more one-sided affairs. So in this week’s edition of Monday MAC Musings, let’s reflect on the […]
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Bowling Green (3-7, 1-5 MAC) is set to host one last home game for the 2025 campaign, as the Akron Zips (4-7, 3-4 MAC) travel to Doyt Perry Stadium with pride on the line. Last season’s meeting between the two programs was historic, as the Falcons would claim their 300th conference victory as a MAC […]
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The UMass Minutemen (0-10, 0-6 MAC) are still looking for something to build upon, traveling to Athens to take on the Ohio Bobcats (6-4, 4-2 MAC) for one last road game in their (re)inaugural Mid-American Conference campaign. In doing so, the Minutemen will have their hands full against one of the MAC’s title contenders— who […]
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Behind perhaps its best effort in all three phases this season, at least for the first half, Eastern Michigan (4-7, 3-4 MAC) handed former MAC West foe Ball State (4-6, 3-3 MAC) its first home loss of the season. Eastern Michigan came out with razor sharp Eagle claws, shredding the home team on both sides […]
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The Mid-American Conference title race is by the far the most difficult to predict. Heading into Week 12, eight teams have a path to competing in the MAC Championship. At current, no teams are undefeated in league play, while five teams sit at 4-2. Ball State, who plays Saturday, can reach a 4-2 MAC record […]
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When Eastern Michigan (3-7, 2-4 MAC) heads to Ball State (4-5, 3-2 MAC) to tangle with the Cardinals, it will signal the renewal of a very familiar matchup. The elimination of MAC East and West divisions last year snapped an incredible streak where the teams had squared off each year from 1973 to 2023. However, […]
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Wednesday night marked a significant game for Miami (OH)’s starting quarterback. Dequan Finn spent five seasons at Toledo from 2019-23, and after a brief detour at Baylor, he returned to the MAC to suit up for the RedHawks. This past week, he was slated to face his former program for the first time when Toledo […]
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What many thought would be a close game between hapless teams turned into a common sight for UMass’ season. Northern Illinois dominated from start to finish in a 45-3 victory. Jalen Macon won his first start of the year at quarterback with 98 rushing yards, three rushing touchdowns, and a 3-of-4 showing in the passing […]
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Two head coaches with at least 10 years of service at their current programs. Two perennial MAC championship contenders, responsible for four of the conference’s last eight titles. When Toledo and Miami (OH) meet, you can usually guarantee conference championship stakes will be on the line, and they certainly were in Wednesday night’s bout in […]
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