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4 former Mid-American Conference players to participate in 2022 East-West Shrine Bowl

Four MAC players are going to the East-West Shrine Bowl on February 3. Each has an opportunity to impress current NFL assistants coaching in the game.

By andrewpearson13 Jan 27, 2022, 1:00pm EST

2021-2022 MAC Hockey Rewind: Week of January 23rd

Western Michigan had a weekend to be remembered, while Miami is certainly hoping to forget theirs.

By Tyler Carlton Jan 25, 2022, 5:00pm EST

4 former Mid-American Conference players to participate in 2022 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl

Four of the top players in the MAC have accepted offers to play in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl on January 29th. Each looks to capitalize on the opportunity in the all-star showcase.

By andrewpearson13 Jan 24, 2022, 5:00pm EST

MAC Bandwagon Podcast, ep. 80: The contenders begin to establish themselves

After another week of MAC basketball, the true contenders have started to emerge.

By Zach Follador and Zackery Vannieuwenhze Jan 21, 2022, 8:00pm EST

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2022 College Football All-Star Game Coverage

From Pasadena to Orlando, we’ve got coverage of the major collegiate football all-star games including MAC players in one place for you!

By andrewpearson13 and James H. Jimenez Jan 14, 2022, 8:42pm EST

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Belt’s Beer Garden: Portlandia

Portland’s Breakside Brewery’s IPA

By Dave Drury January 21

MAC Bandwagon Episode 79: Hoops is in full swing!

Ohio and Toledo seem to be separating themselves in men’s hoops. On the women’s side of things, Toledo has been the surprise of the season

By Zach Follador and Zackery Vannieuwenhze January 15

9 former MAC football players to participate in 2022 Spiral Tropical Bowl

The Spiral Tropical Bowl, kicking off in Orlando on Saturday, includes the most MAC alum to play a collegiate all-star game in the 2022 campaign.

By James H. Jimenez January 14

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Belt’s Beer Garden: Why So Cirrus?

12 West’s Cirrus Haze, a NEIPA with a pair of cryo hops

By Dave Drury January 14

5 former MAC football players to participate in 2022 Hula Bowl

With Aloha Stadium condemned and Hawai’i under lockdown, the Hula Bowl takes on a new locale on Orlando this year— and several former MAC stars are set to take part.

By James H. Jimenez January 14

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By James H. Jimenez July 24, 2020

Why Didn’t Your Group of Five Team Make the College Football Playoff?

The Group of Five crashed the party in 2021— but that doesn’t mean it should be satisfied with just being acknowledged once.

By Kenneth Bailey January 10

MAC Bandwagon Podcast, ep. 78: CMU wins in El Paso, and conference play heats up on the hardwood

Central Michigan earned a victory in the Sun Bowl under unprecedented circumstances. In hoops, we’re starting to separate the pretenders from the contenders as conference play gets into full swing

By Zach Follador and Zackery Vannieuwenhze January 10

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Belt’s Beer Garden: New Beers Resolutions

Chant, a low-calorie, low-carb IPA from Funky Buddha, that wont give you a beer belly

By Dave Drury January 7

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Charlie Batch offers Caleb Williams massive NIL deal to transfer to Eastern Michigan

Eastern Michigan lost its top two QBs to the transfer portal. In the NIL era, could the Eagles land Caleb Williams through a million dollar deal?

By Steve Helwick January 7

2021-22 MAC Women’s Basketball Weekly Roundup: Week of December 26th

Happy New Year MAC fans! Here is how the MAC is handling the conference games.

By Grant M McPherson January 6

MAC Hockey Rewind: 2022 New Year’s Edition

As the calendar rolls over we’ll take a look back at all of this season’s ice hockey MACtion!

By Tyler Carlton January 6

Western Michigan offensive stars Kaleb Eleby and Skyy Moore declare for NFL Draft

After delivering one final Quick Lane Bowl win, All-MAC selections Eleby and Moore have their sights set on the next level.

By Steve Helwick January 5

Miami (OH) OLB Ivan Pace Jr. transfers across the town to Cincinnati

Ivan joins the other side of the Victory Bell rivalry to play with brother Deshawn Pace.

By Steve Helwick January 3

MAC Football Recruiting

MAC Bandwagon Podcast, ep. 77: Bowl recaps and a look ahead at conference play in hoops

Folly and Vannzee recap the MAC’s performance in the football post-season while taking a look at the beginning of conference play on the hardwood.

By Zach Follador December 31

CMU overcomes late mistakes, Wazzu rally to take home 24-21 Sun Bowl victory

CMU got the early jump on the Cougars, but had to hold on late to secure their program’s first postseason trophy since 2012.

By James H. Jimenez December 31

Belt’s Beer Garden: Best Beers of 2021

Counting down the best beers of the year.

By Dave Drury December 31, 2021

Sun Bowl 2021: CMU vs Wazzu - Fearless Leader Picks and Best Bets

Because there’s more to the game than the game

By Alan Rucker December 31, 2021

Sun Bowl 2021: Central Michigan vs. Washington State - How to Watch, Stream, Prediction

The final dose of MACtion for 2021

By Alan Rucker December 30, 2021

2021 Sun Bowl Game Preview: Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Washington State Cougars

The Chippewas, who nearly saw their postseason end on Monday afternoon, instead find themselves get ready to face a Power 5 opponent on national TV Friday.

By James H. Jimenez December 29, 2021