College Basketball: Mid-American Conference

The National College Athletics Association (NCAA) has amended the rules for student-athletes who place bets on other teams in their school. College sport's governing body confirmed, at the start of October, that a full review would take place to relax the procedures and allow student-athletes who have been caught engaging in sports betting to…

Ball State football hits the field at noon Saturday for the final time in 2023. The Cardinals' (4-7, 3-4 MAC) rivalry matchup with Miami (Ohio) (9-2, 6-1 MAC) will be an opportunity for the team and head coach Mike Neu to either win their third and final trophy game of the year, finishing on a high note at Scheumann Stadium, or glumly end a subpar…

The NCAA announced Wednesday that its Division I Council Coordination Committee adjusted the sanctions for student-athletes involved in sports wagering, handing down one-year suspensions to those who bet on other teams at their own schools rather than a permanent loss of eligibility. The ruling came a little more than a month after the Collegiate…

Akron quarterback Jeff Undercuffler Jr has thrown for 896 yards with four touchdowns and six interceptions. The leading rusher is Lorenzo Lingard with 494 yards and three touchdowns, while the leading receiver is Daniel George with 402 yards and one touchdown reception. On defense, Bryan McCoy is the leading tackler with 76. Akron has 17…

Iowa defensive tackle Noah Shannon's immediate future remains in flux after the NCAA Division I Council Coordination Committee tabled a decision Wednesday to reinstate suspended athletes who engaged in sports wagering. Here's what you need to know: The committee delayed its vote on proposals for changes to the reinstatement guidelines for two weeks…

There was hope in both Ames and Iowa City that several student-athletes would soon be reinstated from gambling suspensions, specifically, those who bet on their own school but not their own sport. Instead, the wait marches on. The Division I Council Coordination Committee announced Wednesday that it has delayed its vote on proposals for changes to…

The Michigan Wolverines dismantled the UNLV Rebels at the Big House on Saturday, 35-7, but have yet to cover the spread this season. It's understandable, as they were 36-point and 37-point favorites, respectively, in their first two games, and that is a lot of ground to cover for a team that traditionally doesn't run up the score. Perhaps that…

ORLANDO, Fla. - The University of Central Florida Knights will open up its first Big12 campaign with a nonconference game on Aug. 31 against the Kent State Golden Flashes. When/where: Thursday, Aug. 31, at 7 p.m. at FBC Mortgage Stadium Where to watch: Fox Sports 1 How to listen: FM 96.9/AM 740 Odds: UCF -36.0, O/U 56 (Caesar Sportsbook) This is…

The Kent State Golden Flashes are+20000 to bring home the MAC title in 2023, according to sportsbooks, which ranks them 12th in the conference. Below, we dive into the odds and analyze the stats you need to know before placing a futures bet. Want to bet on any of Kent State's futures options? to unlock a new user bonus! National Championship…

At+3500, the Ball State Cardinals sport the eighth-ranked odds in the conference to win the MAC in 2023. Peruse the odds and other numbers below prior to placing a futures bet. Want to bet on any of Ball State's futures options? to unlock a new user bonus! National Championship Odds: Currently Unavailable Mid-American Conference Championship…

The Toledo Rockets carry+160 odds to bring home the MAC title in 2023, which are the best odds in the conference. Want to bet on any of Toledo's futures options? to unlock a new user bonus! National Championship Odds: Currently Unavailable Mid-American Conference Championship Odds: +160 (Bet $10 to win $16) Season Win Total Over/Under: Currently…

The Akron Zips rank seventh in the MAC, with+3000 odds to win the conference title in 2023. See the article below for more details on the team's futures championship odds. Want to bet on any of Akron's futures options? to unlock a new user bonus! National Championship Odds: Currently Unavailable Mid-American Conference Championship Odds: +3000 (Bet…

Wisconsin has had one of the most intriguing offseason campaigns in program history. New head coach Luke Fickell has built a brand new staff, a new core of players, and recruited a number of quality transfers to join the new era in Madison. Wisconsin's 2023 schedule feels favorable, as the non-conference slate offers them a chance at redemption…

A Maryland bill inspired by a series of New York Times articles about sports betting began its journey through the state Senate on Wednesday. SB 620, introduced by Sen. Shelly Hettleman, plans to prohibit colleges and universities from forming a partnership with a sports betting operator "if the institution of higher education receives compensation…

The Bowling Green Falcons and Ohio Bobcats are about to tip-off at the Stroh Center in an in-state, Mid-American Conference college basketball game that you can watch live at your local retail sportsbook. You can now place your very first legal online sports betting wager in Ohio this afternoon with BetMGM Sportsbook, and get your First Bet…

Nobody is giving Western Michigan (4-10, 4-7 ATS) much of a chance when they travel to Ohio to take on the Toledo Rockets (9-5, 6-6 ATS) in Mid-American Conference action on Friday, January 6th. Tipoff for this matchup from Savage Arena will go at 6:30 pm ET with the Broncos looking for their first road win this season. After winning the MAC…

Part 3 - EMU Pulls Off Monumental Upset In the California Bowl All of the preparation was complete. The daily practices were history as were all of the special events for "Bowl Week." Game time was finally here as the Eastern Michigan University Hurons were set to take on the San Jose State University Spartans in the Seventh Annual California Bowl,…

The Kent State Golden Flashes will be on the road as they take on the Bowling Green Falcons in a Mid-American Conference matchup on Wednesday (November 9). The Golden Flashes are 3-6 (2-3) so far and are coming off a 27-20 home loss against the Ball State Cardinals. The Falcons are 5-4 (4-1) right now and are riding a three-game winning streak…

Who doesn't love a little midweek MACtion? The Mid-American Conference has moved its league schedule to weeknights through November to draw more exposure, and it has created 27 straight days of football because of its adapted NCAAF schedule. The Ball State Cardinals will visit the Toledo Rockets at 8 p.m. ET Tuesday for a pivotal West Division…

What was without a doubt, the most difficult task of the season in the rear view mirror, the Aztecs are back home to host the Toledo Rockets from the Mid-American Conference. After being thoroughly outplayed by the Utes 35-7, the Aztecs are looking to reestablish their brand of football. Defense, defense and more defense. While there are a few…

The Tennessee Volunteers will meet Akron Zips on Saturday (September 17) in an evening fixture between the #17 team in the league against a Mid-American conference league team. The Volunteers are 2-0 this season, while the Zips are 1-1 coming into their third game. " It's that day. Gameday" - Volunteers Tennessee is part of the South Eastern…

COLUMBUS - No. 3 Ohio State tried last week to smooth out its early season wrinkles against a heavy underdog. Buckeyes coach Ryan Day doesn't think they've ironed out enough of them to be a championship contender just yet. Penalties remain the primary problem. Ohio State gifted last week's opponent, Arkansas State, with more penalty yards than the…

Here's the postgame chatter following the Kent State football team's 33-3 loss at No. 7 Oklahoma last Saturday night in Norman. Kent State's struggle to stop the run over the past several years has been well documented. The Golden Flashes felt good about their chances to improve in this area in 2022 based on depth, experience, and a change in…