Western Kentucky vs. Ball StateBoth of Ball State's non-conference games this season have been decided by three points or fewer. Western Kentucky enters the game averaging 212 yards per game rushing. Ball State is second worst in the MAC at stopping the run with an average of 216.8 yards allowed on the ground. The Cardinals allowed 298 yards rushing last week to Central Michigan.
Staff predictionsVinnie Lopes, Sports Editor: Ball StateKyle Shaner, Asst. Sports Editor: Ball StateJessica Oxley, Editor in Chief: Ball State
Central Michigan vs. ArmyCentral Michigan quarterback Dan LeFevour won the MAC West Offensive Player of the Week following his performance against Ball State in which he had 506 total yards of offense. Army is 1-1 against the MAC this season with a 22-14 loss to Akron in the season opener and a 37-21 victory against Temple. Central Michigan has lost all of its games against non-conference opponents this season.
Lopes: Central MichiganShaner: Central MichiganOxley: Army
Bowling Green vs. MiamiBowling Green's quarterback Tyler Sheehan leads the MAC in passing at 315.8 yards per game. Miami's pass defense allows 256.2 yards per game and is second worst in the MAC. Overall Bowling Green has the second best offense in the MAC while Miami has the worst defense in the conference this season.On defense, Bowling Green lost 55-17 to No. 4 Boston College last week and gave up the most points in school-history since 1998.In addition to the game, Miami will retire former RedHawks quarterback's Ben Roethlisberger's number during a per game ceremony.
Lopes: Bowling GreenShaner: Bowling GreenOxley: Bowling Green
Toledo vs. BuffaloDespite a losing record, Buffalo is in first place in the MAC East with two conference wins, including a 31-10 win against Ohio last week. Since joining the MAC in 1999, the Bulls have never won more than two conference games in a season. Buffalo is 2-5 against Toledo all-time with its only home win coming in 1925 when the Bulls defeated the Rockets 2-0. In addition, it's the first time since 1970 the Rockets will play a game in Buffalo, N.Y. Toledo defeated Liberty last week, with true freshman quarterback D.J. Lenehan having 226 yards and one touchdown in his first collegiate start. In their first six games this season, the Rockets are averaging 27.8 points per game, fifth best among teams in the conference. Lopes: BuffaloShaner: ToledoOxley: Toledo
Temple vs. AkronTemple is coming off its first win of the season, a one point victory against Northern Illinois. Akron is also coming off a one point victory against Western Michigan with a kick return for a touchdown on the final play of the game. Akron's Jabari Arthur leads the Mid-American Conference in receiving yards but Temple has the best pass defense in the MAC.
Lopes: AkronShaner: AkronOxley: Akron
WMU vs. Northern IllinoisBoth teams are coming off one point losses last week in the final minute. Western Michigan lost to Akron on a kickoff return for a touchdown with no time remaining. Northern Illinois lost on a Temple field goal with nine seconds left in the game. Western Michigan enters the game leading the MAC in time of possession at 32 minutes per game.
Lopes: Western MichiganShaner: Western MichiganOxley: Western Michigan
Eastern Michigan vs. OhioAfter starting the season 2-0, Ohio has lost its last four games including its first two MAC games of the season. Eastern Michigan is also in the midst of a losing streak after losing its last two games. Ohio leads the MAC with 15 sacks this season. Eastern Michigan is tied for the MAC lead with seven sacks allowed this season.
In addition, the Eagles are currently ranked last in the MAC with 157.3 passing yards per game.
Lopes: OhioShaner: Eastern MichiganOxley: Ohio
Kent State vs. No. 3 Ohio State No. 3 Ohio State enters Saturday with a 25 regular-season game winning streak, one week removed from beating then-No. 23 Purdue 23-7. In its first six games, the Buckeyes have won each game by an average of 26.5 points. Kent State is allowing a MAC-best 24.8 points per game, but has never beaten an opponent from the Big Ten in eight attempts. Also, the Golden Flashes' Eugene Jarvis currently leads the MAC with 851 rushing yards in six games this season.
Lopes: Ohio StateShaner: Ohio StateOxley: Ohio State
Pick 'em standingsAfter one week of the Daily News' nine week competition, it's a three-way tie. Each week, the Daily News will have its sports editors and a guest from either the newspaper staff or Ball State athletic department to project the week's winners. Vinnie Lopes: 4-3Kyle Shaner: 4-3Guest: 4-3
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