Akron, the Las Vegas Bowl, and the Great American West

Akron’s future trip to Allegiant Stadium drips with nostalgia for a bygone era.

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Chrishon McCray’s road to glory: The face of the underdog in college football

McCray’s image is an integral part of the new EA Sports College Football 25 video game. Here’s how the receiver lives the "underdog" label given to him by the game.

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MAC Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher gives 2024 State of the Conference address

The commissioner opined for over 20 minutes about several issues, most notably about the House vs. NCAA settlement and its ramifications.

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What’s new for the 2024 Kent State Golden Flashes?

Year two of the Kenni Burns era features a slightly revamped staff, several veteran transfers, and significantly improved recruiting.

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Belt’s Beer Garden: Let’s Table This

Koto’s Table Base IPA - a rare find from Twin Falls, Idaho

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Mid-American Conference to add women’s rowing, starting 2025-26 academic year

The new sport will have three full members and a handful of affiliates, giving the MAC 13 women’s sports.

What’s new for the 2024 Buffalo Bulls?

What’s old is new again, as former Ball State head coach Pete Lembo tries to steady a reeling Buffalo program.

Miami RedHawks selected to win Mid-American Conference in 2024 Preseason Coaches Poll

The defending champs are an overwhelming favorite to take home the MAC crown once again in 2024.

What’s new for the 2024 Ball State Cardinals?

The Cardinals discovered something in the latter parts of 2023, but they’ll have to start from the ground floor again in 2024.

General rankings for the Mid-American Conference in EA College Football 25 revealed

EA College Football has launched for those who pre-ordered; we scan the general rankings so you don’t have to!

What’s new for the 2024 Ohio Bobcats?

The ‘Cats suffer a sea-change of talent this offseason, but there’s still a lot of reason to believe.

Miami (OH) unveils new white uniforms for 2024 season

The RedHawks update their white jerseys in anticipation of their MAC title defense.

What’s new for the 2024 Western Michigan Broncos?

Western Michigan football is right around the corner! What’s new in Kalamazoo?

What’s new for the 2024 Akron Zips?

The ever-changing Zips are once again navigating difficult waters in an effort to reach relevancy.

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Belt’s Beer Garden: Summer Camp

Rhinegeist’s Camp Nelson - a hazy New Zealand IPA brewed with only Nelson hops

What’s new for the 2024 Northern Illinois Huskies?

The Huskies will look to return to the post-season in 2024 but they have a few big changes to navigate before then.

What’s new for the 2024 UMass Minutemen?

The Minutemen will embark on their last season in the football desert in 2024. What has changed in Amherst since last year’s campaign?

What’s new for the 2024 Bowling Green Falcons?

BGSU hopes to maintain the momentum they captured in a surprising 2023 campaign when the season kicks off.

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Find all of our team-specific pages here in our team database.

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Belt’s Beer Garden: Colo-RAD-o

Colorado Cou Cou, a hazy IPA from Outer Range

One transfer ready to make an immediate impact at each MAC school

Which transfer portal additions can become instant stars in the MAC this season?

What’s new for the 2024 Central Michigan Chippewas?

Coming off their first back-to-back losing seasons in over a decade, the Chippewas find themselves at a crossroads.

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Belt’s Beer Garden: Taylor Made

Eras - a West Coast Pilsner from Imagine Nation - is absolutely amazing.

Indiana Pacers select Akron PF Enrique Freeman 50th overall in 2024 NBA Draft

Freeman is the first Akron Zip selected in the NBA Draft since 1987.

Maxx Crosby returns to Eastern Michigan to unveil Crosby Field

The former Eastern Michigan star takes center stage in Ypsilanti as a new playing surface is revealed.

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Belt’s Beer Garden: What a (pre)Historic Moment

Prehistoric Pirouette - a jasmine rice lager from Seattle’s Urban Family Brewing

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Belt’s Beer Garden: Premium Package

Little House’s Premium - a lager that perfect for any occasion

How do head coaches who leave the MAC fare?

Looking at the last eight coaches who made the decision to leave the MAC for another job.

Bowling Green unveils new football uniforms for 2024 season

"Tradition is back" is the theme of the Falcons’ new uniform overhaul, with a nod to their 1980s and 1990s designs.

Nate Davis: The Man in the Arena

Nate Davis took an unconventional path to San Diego, California, but still embraces what it took to get there as he approaches his 14th season of being a professional quarterback.

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Belt’s Beer Garden: Summer Haze

Tox’s Summer Fugu - a hazy IPA brewed for the summer

2024 Mid-American Conference Baseball: Lexington Regional Recap

Falling behind early doomed the Broncos in both games of the Lexington Regional.

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Belt’s Beer Garden: How Cheeky

Green Cheek Beer Co. is known for hazy IPAs...like their Sleepin’ In, which we have for you today.

MAC releases partial 2024 football season schedule for kickoff times and networks

The first three weeks of the 2024 season, the November slate and MAC title game all have confirmed kickoffs and television homes.

2024 Mid-American Conference Baseball Tournament Recap

Western Michigan is the MAC Champions and faces the #2 overall seed Kentucky in the National Tournament on Friday!

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Belt’s Beer Garden: Plots to Love

Fort George’s new year-round brew - Scatter Plot, a West Coast Pilsner

2024 Mid-American Conference Baseball Tournament Preview

The regular season is over and the MAC Tournament starts Wednesday! We’ve know the top six for a bit, but the tournament seeds are finalized!