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John Elrod If the ban stands, Akron would become the first FBS-level program since 2014 to be declared ineligible for the postseason for academic reasons. Whether they finish 12-0 or 0-12, the Akron Zips’ 2025 season will conclude Nov. 18 at Bowling Green — barring an appeal to the NCAA. The NCAA website declared Akron as ineligible for the 2025 football postseason on … [Read more...] about Akron Zips football faces potential NCAA postseason ban due to low APR score

Matt Bush-Imagn Images Kone made an immediate impact upon arrival in Kalamazoo, and hopes to make the same impression in Baltimore. Upon his transfer from FCS Indiana State to Western Michigan in 2023, Bilhal Kone was largely an unknown prospect out of Apple Valley, Minnesota, who was about to be at his third school in as many seasons. Starting his college career at … [Read more...] about Bilhal Kone selected 178th overall by the Baltimore Ravens in 2025 NFL Draft

Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports The Harrisburg, Pennsylvania native will resume his football career close to home in the Steel City. Donte Kent, one of Central Michigan’s most decorated defensive backs to don the Maroon and Gold, will continue his football career close to home, as the Pittsburgh Steelers took the former Chippewa in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft … [Read more...] about Donte Kent selected 229th overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2025 NFL Draft

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images We track the 2025 class of former #MACtion stars and their next steps after a productive Draft weekend! After a hectic three-day stretch in the shadows of historic Lambeau Field, all 257 selections have been made in the 2025 edition of the NFL Draft. However, the night is long from over despite the seven hours put into Saturday’s … [Read more...] about 2025 NFL Draft Coverage: Mid-American Conference Undrafted Free Agent Tracker

Photo by David K Purdy/Getty Images MAC transfers with roots at Kent State, Ohio, and Akron were selected in the 2025 NFL Draft. In the modern age of the transfer portal, it’s common for college players to be defined by more than one place. The Mid-American Conference saw four selections in the 2025 NFL Draft — Toledo defensive tackle Darius Alexander, Bowling Green … [Read more...] about MAC transfers CJ West, Kurtis Rourke, Konata Mumpfield selected in 2025 NFL Draft