MAC Saturday Recaps

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Miami (OH) 27, Massachusetts 16: Playing their best game since jumping up to the FBS, the Massachusetts Minutemen came up just short losing to fellow MAC member Miami OH Saturday. The Minutemen outgained the RedHawks 471-408 but turned the ball over 3 times in the loss. Miami OH improves to 2-2 with a trip to Akron coming up this Saturday while UMass falls to 0-4 with a matchup versus undefeated Ohio on the horizon.

Virginia Tech 37, Bowling Green 0: Never able to get anything going, the Bowling Green Falcons took one on the chin losing 37-0 to Virginia Tech Saturday. The Falcons turned the ball over twice, failed on three 4th down conversions and only connected on 4-16 third down conversions. This loss drops Bowling Green to 1-3 with a Saturday afternoon home matchup versus FCS foe Rhode Island coming up.

Central Michigan 32, Iowa 31: Failing on a two-point conversion attempt with only :45 left leaving them down 31-29, the Central Michigan Chippewas were desperate  versus Big 10 foe Iowa. That desperation saw CMU attempt and recover an onside kick before driving and kicking a 47-yard field goal as time expired to win 32-31 in Iowa City, Iowa. The Chippewas had nearly 400 yards of total offense and no turnovers in the upset win. CMU improves to 2-1 and start conference play on the road Saturday versus Northern Illinois.

Ohio 44, Norfolk State 10: Despite holding out star quarterback Tyler Tettleton, the Ohio Bobcats kept the machine running in a 44-10 victory over the FCS' Norfolk State. Derrius Vick, starting for the first time, threw for 199 yards and 4 touchdowns while the defense forced 5 turnovers in the blowout win. Ohio improves to 4-0 with a trip to the northeast to face new MAC member UMass Saturday afternoon.

Western Michigan 30, Connecticut 24: Proving that last season's win was not a fluke, the Western Michigan Broncos took care of things in beating the Big East's UConn Saturday afternoon. The Broncos lead by 13 with 1:00 left but gave up a touchdown and handled an onside kick attempt to win the game. Quarterback Alex Carder threw for 237 yards and a touchdown in the win. WMU improves to 2-2 with the dangerous Toledo Rockets coming to town Saturday.

No. 21 Michigan State 23, Eastern Michigan 7: Holding a 7-6 lead over the #21 Michigan State Spartans at the half, the Eastern Michigan Eagles were outscored 16-0 in the second half of a 23-7 loss Saturday afternoon. The Eagles only gained 137 yards of total offense and 8 first downs in a flat out horrible offensive display. This loss drops the Eagles to 0-4 with a desperately needed bye week before facing Kent State at home on October 6th.

Northern Illinois 30, Kansas 23: Showing why the Husky fan base was so excited to see him play, Northern Illinois quarterback Jordan Lynch threw for 235 yards and ran for another 134 accounting for 2 touchdowns in the 30-23 victory over the Kansas Jayhawks Saturday. The Huskies outgained Kansas by over 100 yards behind a very even offense in the win. Northern Illinois is now 3-1 with a home game versus fellow Saturday winner CMU next week.

Ball State 31, South Florida 27: Behind a spectacular touchdown catch by receiver Willie Snead, the Ball State Cardinals knocked off their second straight AQ team in defeating the South Florida Bulls Saturday in Muncie, Indiana. The Cardinals were outgained 518-413 but benefitted from 2 South Florida turnovers in the game. Snead ended the night with 11 catches for 135 yards in the win. Ball State improves to 3-1 with a Saturday afternoon trip to 2-1 Kent State.

Toledo 38, Coastal Carolina 28: The Toledo Rockets played by far their worst game of the season in beating FCS opponent Coastal Carolina 38-28 Saturday night. The Rockets totaled 432 yards of offense but only 76 on the ground and allowed Coastal Carolina to gain 402 in the win. Quarterback Terrance Owens broke the 1000 yards passing plateau in the win. This win improves Toledo to 3-1 with a tough trip to Western Michigan Saturday night.

Tennessee 47, Akron 26: Tied at 23 at the half and only down 30-26 early in the 4th quarter, the Akron Zips gave up the final 17 points in a 47-26 loss to the Tennessee Volunteers Saturday night. Akron had 344 yards of total offense but three costly turnovers that killed any possible chances of an Akron upset bid. Avis Commack took a Tennessee pass in the opening minute 44 yards for an Akron defensive score. The Zips fall to 1-3 with a home matchup versus Miami OH Saturday afternoon upcoming.