James H. Jimenez It was a banger start to the MAC slate in Mt. Pleasant, as the Chips steal away a win over Ball State. With 78 seconds and counting left in the game, down 30-27, the Ball State Cardinals (1-2, 0-1 MAC) saw an opening. From his own 39-yard line, quarterback Kadin Semonza sat in the pocket, evaded pressure and fired a bullet to his right in the direction … [Read more...] about Game Recap: Central Michigan Chippewas 37, Ball State Cardinals 34
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Bowling Green scares another ranked opponent, but Texas A&M survives, 26-20
Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images A pivotal late third quarter sequence dooms the Falcons’ upset bid in front of a hostile Kyle Field atmosphere. 100,000 seat college football cathedrals have become the norm for the Bowling Green Falcons in 2024. These loud, packed, hostile environments served as the backdrop for two of the Falcons’ first three contests in a season equipped … [Read more...] about Bowling Green scares another ranked opponent, but Texas A&M survives, 26-20
Behind Enemy Lines: Previewing Kent State’s Week 4 opponent Penn State with Black Shoe Diaries
Matthew O’Haren-Imagn Images Brian Bennett of Penn State SB Nation site Black Shoe Diaries joins Hustle Belt to preview the Week 4 matchup vs. Kent State. It’s a happy time in Happy Valley. Penn State is off to a 2-0 start, residing in the AP Top 10 as the program seeks its first-ever College Football Playoff appearance. The Nittany Lions have a MAC laden … [Read more...] about Behind Enemy Lines: Previewing Kent State’s Week 4 opponent Penn State with Black Shoe Diaries
Behind Enemy Lines: Previewing Miami (OH)’s Week 4 opponent Notre Dame with One Foot Down
Matt Cashore-Imagn Images Patrick Sullivan of Notre Dame SB Nation site One Foot Down joins Hustle Belt to preview the Week 4 matchup vs. Miami (OH). Notre Dame is certainly acquainted with the Mid-American Conference. Two weeks ago, Northern Illinois stormed into then-No. 5 Notre Dame and escaped with a program-defining victory. The Huskies’ defense dominated the … [Read more...] about Behind Enemy Lines: Previewing Miami (OH)’s Week 4 opponent Notre Dame with One Foot Down
2024 MAC Football Week 4 Game Preview: Central Connecticut State Blue Devils @ UMass Minutemen
James H. Jimenez The Minutemen look to get on the left side of the win column for the first time this season against a NEC foe. In an ideal world, UMass would easily defeat Central Connecticut State. The Blue Devils come from the Northeast Conference, one of the FCS’ weakest leagues, and lost to the UMass’ future conference mate Central Michigan 66-10. However, college … [Read more...] about 2024 MAC Football Week 4 Game Preview: Central Connecticut State Blue Devils @ UMass Minutemen