Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images As the Mid-American Conference transitions to Saturday games, we take a look at some of the best performers for the first half of 2020 MACtion 2020 lived up to its reputation. The first MAC game of the year started off with a bang as the Akron Zips attempted an onside kick. Things just got better from there as a … [Read more...] about 2020 Mid-American Conference Football: Mid-Season Review
From unexpected starter to stardom: Kaleb Eleby’s journey at Western Michigan
Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images A look back at Eleby’s success through 3 games in his first year as Western Michigan’s full-time starter. Unexpected beginnings October 25, 2018 — It’s a Thursday night in Kalamazoo. In year two of the Tim Lester era, Western Michigan has its sights set on returning to the mountaintop of the conference it ruled two … [Read more...] about From unexpected starter to stardom: Kaleb Eleby’s journey at Western Michigan
2020 MAC Recruiting Roundup: Week of November 20
James H. Jimenez NIU is putting in work on the recruiting trail and a RB/LB has the attention of many in the MAC in this week’s Roundup. Team Commitments (per 247Sports) The Northern Illinois Huskies made some serious noise on the recruiting trail this week as Antario Brown and Muhammed Jammeh both committed. Brown is the highest rated player of NIU’s class as a … [Read more...] about 2020 MAC Recruiting Roundup: Week of November 20
2020 Mid-American Conference Football Week 3 Reactions: NIU Huskies
Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Huskies show signs of improvement but still have a lot of growing to do The Northern Illinois Huskies dropped their third straight game on Wednesday night, falling 31-25 to the Ball State Cardinals but, despite the 0-3 record, the young group of pups made some positive strides. This year, with 22 true freshman on … [Read more...] about 2020 Mid-American Conference Football Week 3 Reactions: NIU Huskies
2020 Mid-American Conference Football Week 3 Reactions: Akron Zips
Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images For the first time in forever, there’s a hopeful feeling in the Rubber City. But there’s still a long way to go. The Akron Zips are 0-3 on the season after a tidy loss to Kent State on Wednesday night in the Wagon Wheel rivalry game, but that doesn’t mean they were lacking in positive signs. The Zips, throughout … [Read more...] about 2020 Mid-American Conference Football Week 3 Reactions: Akron Zips