Bowling Green has the best defense in the MAC and the Rockets expended a lot of energy in last week's double overtime victory.
Western Michigan is 0-8 and has struggled to put up points. UMASS will be determined to pick up their second conference victory at home.
Buffalo has a very solid defense that is peaking at just the right time of the season while Kent State continues to have offensive problems scoring points.
Northern Illinois could have the best team in the conference while Eastern Michigan played a very emotional game against Ohio last week. However, this week will provide a wake up call to the Eagles who could be physically drained after last week's loss.
Akron has now won their first game in the conference under Terry Bowden and will be playing with emotion on Saturday. The Zips should be able to move the football behind quarterback Kyle Pohl and underrated group of receivers. The Zips will be playing loose and looking to carry over the momentum from last week's road victory.
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