MAC Week Four Review

Another week is in the books for the 2015 college football season with the Mid-American Conference going 3-10 with no conference games taking place. Let's take a look at the good, bad, and ugly of week four MAC football action.

Week Four Scoreboard:

• Michigan State 30, Central Michigan 10
• Bowling Green 35, Purdue 28
• Boston College 17, Northern Illinois 14
• Minnesota 27, Ohio 24
• Notre Dame 62, Massachusetts 27
• Marshall 36, Kent State 29 (2OT)
• Western Kentucky 56, Miami 14
• Nevada 24, Buffalo 21
• Ohio State 38, Western Michigan 12
• Army 58, Eastern Michigan 36
• Akron 35, Louisiana 14
• Toledo 37, Arkansas State 7
• Northwestern 24, Ball State 19

Who/What Looked Good:

• Akron: The Zips were one of three teams in the MAC to win during week four. Quarterback Thomas Woodson accounted for 331 yards of total offense and three touchdowns in the win.
• Toledo’s Defense: The Rockets were dominant versus Arkansas State in holding the Red Wolves to only 209 total yards and 11 first downs. Toledo also forced five turnovers and held Arkansas State to only 21:23 of possession for the game.
• Matt Johnson: The senior quarterback again broke the 400 yards passing mark for the fourth time in four tries this season. Johnson has 1,760 yards passing and 13 touchdowns on the season. Johnson also added 58 yards on the ground in the win.

Who/What Looked Bad:

• Northern Illinois Offense: No one expected NIU to do much on offense versus Ohio State, but putting up only 153 yards, 10 first downs and 14 points versus Boston College is a disappointment. The Huskies defense has been nothing short of excellent, but the offense has been a disaster. Something needs to change.
• Eastern Michigan: There were people that actually picked EMU as a dark horse candidate to make a run at a division title. Sitting at 1-3 with a blowout loss to Army, the Eagles look like they are in store for another tough season. EMU gave up 654 yards, 29 first downs, and 58 points in the 22-point loss to Army.
• Finishing Games: Northern Illinois, Ohio, Kent State, Buffalo, and Ball State all had chances in the fourth quarter to pull out wins. None of the five was able to find a way to win. The only close game that a MAC school won was Bowling Green over Purdue at 35-28.

MAC Power Rankings:

1. Toledo
2. Ohio
3. Bowling Green
4. Northern Illinois
5. Akron
6. Buffalo
7. Ball State
8. Western Michigan
9. Central Michigan
10. Kent State
11. Miami
12. Massachusetts
13. Eastern Michigan

Week Five Schedule:

• Ohio at Akron
• Toledo at Ball State
• Florida International at Massachusetts
• Northern Illinois at Central Michigan
• Bowling Green at Buffalo
• Miami at Kent State
• Eastern Michigan at LSU

Bye Weeks:

• Western Michigan