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MAC Preseason Predictions For Every Game: Preview 2022

MAC preseason predictions for every game, predicted order of finish, and lookahead to the 2022 season.

One thing is for sure – someone will come out of nowhere and become a player.

Northern Illinois went from worst-to-first last season, and it’ll be another team that screws up all of the predictions and projections this year as it all comes together for …

Akron? That would be the biggest shocker.

Bowling Green? That’s more likely, but still a big stretch.

That’s what makes the MAC so much fun – it’s unpredictable in some ways, but the stars still usually show up.

The problem is the uneven level of the divisions. Unlike other conferences, the MAC won’t go to a no-division format – at least not yet – and in the preseason predictions, the West is far, far stronger than the East.

Those are the breaks in the crazy league, and again, there’s always a team that rises up to make everything more interesting. Here are the 2022 predictions for every MAC game.

– 2022 CFN College Football Preview of Every Team

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MAC Preseason Predictions: East

MAC East Predicted Finish

T1. Kent State
T1. Miami University*
T3. Bowling Green
T3. Buffalo
T3. Ohio
6. Akron
*MU predicted to win East tie-breaker

Akron Zips

2022 Preseason Prediction: 1-11
2022 MAC Prediction: 0-8
2021: 2-10, Prediction: 2-10
2020: 1-5, 2019: 0-12, 2018: 4-8

Sept 1 Saint Francis W
Sept 10 at Michigan State L
Sept 17 at Tennessee L
Sept 24 at Liberty L
Oct 1 Bowling Green L
Oct 8 at Ohio L
Oct 15 at Central Michigan L
Oct 22 Kent State L
Oct 29 Miami University L
Nov 5 OPEN DATE
Nov 8 Eastern Michigan L
Nov 19 at Buffalo L
Nov 26 at Northern Illinois
 L
Akron Preview | Top 10 Players | Schedule

Bowling Green Falcons

2022 Preseason Prediction: 4-8
2022 MAC Prediction: 3-5
2021: 4-8, Prediction: 2-10
2020: 0-5, 2019: 3-9, 2018: 3-9

Sept 3 at UCLA L
Sept 10 Eastern Kentucky W
Sept 17 Marshall L
Sept 24 at Mississippi State L
Oct 1 at Akron W
Oct 8 Buffalo W
Oct 15 Miami University W
Oct 22 at Central Michigan L
Oct 29 OPEN DATE
Nov 2 Western Michigan L
Nov 9 Kent State L
Nov 15 at Toledo L
Nov 22 at Ohio L
Bowling Green Preview | Top 10 Players | Schedule

Buffalo Bulls

2022 Preseason Prediction: 5-7
2022 MAC Prediction: 3-5
2021: 4-8, Prediction: 6-6
2020: 6-1, 2019: 8-5, 2018: 10-4

Sept 3 at Maryland L
Sept 10 Holy Cross W
Sept 17 at Coastal Carolina L
Sept 24 at Eastern Michigan L
Oct 1 Miami University W
Oct 8 at Bowling Green L
Oct 15 at UMass W
Oct 22 Toledo L
Oct 29 OPEN DATE
Nov 1 at Ohio L
Nov 9 at Central Michigan L
Nov 19 Akron W
Nov 26 Kent State W
Buffalo Preview | Top 10 Players | Schedule

Kent State Golden Flashes

2022 Preseason Prediction: 6-6
2022 MAC Prediction: 5-3
2021: 7-7, Prediction: 6-6
2020: 3-1, 2019: 7-6, 2018: 5-7

Sept 1 at Washington L
Sept 10 at Oklahoma L
Sept 17 Long Island W
Sept 24 at Georgia L
Oct 1 Ohio W
Oct 8 at Miami University L
Oct 15 at Toledo L
Oct 22 Akron W
Oct 29 OPEN DATE
Nov 1 Ball State W
Nov 9 at Bowling Green W
Nov 16 Eastern Michigan W
Nov 26 at Buffalo L
Kent State Preview | Top 10 Players | Schedule

Miami University RedHawks

2022 Preseason Prediction: 6-6
2022 MAC Prediction: 5-3
2021: 7-6, Prediction: 6-6
2020: 2-1, 2019: 8-6, 2018: 6-6

Sept 3 at Kentucky L
Sept 10 Robert Morris W
Sept 17 vs Cincinnati L
Sept 24 at Northwestern L
Oct 1 at Buffalo L
Oct 8 Kent State W
Oct 15 at Bowling Green L
Oct 22 Western Michigan W
Oct 29 at Akron W
Nov 5 OPEN DATE
Nov 8 Ohio W
Nov 16 at Northern Illinois L
Nov 22 Ball State W
Miami Preview | Top 10 Players | Schedule

Ohio Bobcats

2021 Preseason Prediction: 6-6
2021 MAC Prediction: 5-3
2018: 9-4 2019: 7-6 2020: 2-1

2022 Preseason Prediction: 5-7
2022 MAC Prediction: 3-5
2021: 3-9, Prediction: 6-6
2020: 2-1, 2019: 7-6, 2018: 9-4

Sept 3 Florida Atlantic W
Sept 10 at Penn State L
Sept 17 at Iowa State L
Sept 24 Fordham W
Oct 1 at Kent State L
Oct 8 at Akron W
Oct 15 at Western Michigan L
Oct 22 Northern Illinois L
Oct 29 OPEN DATE
Nov 1 Buffalo W
Nov 8 at Miami University L
Nov 15 at Ball State L
Nov 22 Bowling Green W
Ohio Preview | Top 10 Players | Schedule 

MAC Preseason Predictions: West

MAC West Predicted Finish

T1. Northern Illinois
T1. Toledo
T1. Western Michigan*
4. Central Michigan
5. Eastern Michigan
6. Ball State
*WMU predicted to win West tie-breaker

Ball State Cardinals

2022 Preseason Prediction: 4-8
2022 MAC Prediction: 2-6
2021: 6-7, Prediction: 7-5
2020: 7-1, 2019: 5-7, 2018: 4-8

Sept 3 at Tennessee L
Sept 10 Western Michigan L
Sept 17 Murray State W
Sept 24 at Georgia Southern L
Oct 1 Northern Illinois L
Oct 8 at Central Michigan L
Oct 15 UConn W
Oct 22 Eastern Michigan W
Oct 29 OPEN DATE
Nov 1 at Kent State L
Nov 8 at Toledo L
Nov 15 Ohio W
Nov 22 at Miami University L
Ball State Preview | Top 10 Players | Schedule

Central Michigan Chippewas

2022 Preseason Prediction: 7-5
2022 MAC Prediction: 5-3
2021: 9-4, Prediction: 6-6
2020: 3-3, 2019: 8-6, 2018: 1-11

Sept 1 at Oklahoma State L
Sept 10 South Alabama W
Sept 17 Bucknell W
Sept 24 at Penn State L
Oct 1 at Toledo L
Oct 8 Ball State W
Oct 15 at Akron W
Oct 22 Bowling Green W
Oct 29 OPEN DATE
Nov 2 at Northern Illinois L
Nov 9 Buffalo W
Nov 16 Western Michigan L
Nov 25 at Eastern Michigan W
CMU Preview | Top 10 Players | Schedule

Eastern Michigan Eagles

2022 Preseason Prediction: 6-6
2022 MAC Prediction: 4-4
2021: 7-6, Prediction: 5-7
2020: 2-4, 2019: 6-7, 2018: 7-6

Sept 2 Eastern Kentucky W
Sept 10 at Louisiana L
Sept 17 at Arizona State L
Sept 24 Buffalo W
Oct 1 UMass W
Oct 8 at Western Michigan L
Oct 15 Northern Illinois W
Oct 22 at Ball State L
Oct 29 Toledo W
Nov 5 OPEN DATE
Nov 8 at Akron W
Nov 16 at Kent State L
Nov 25 Central Michigan L
EMU Preview | Top 10 Players | Schedule

Northern Illinois Huskies

2022 Preseason Prediction: 7-5
2022 MAC Prediction: 6-2
2021: 9-5, Prediction: 4-8
2020: 0-6, 2019: 5-7, 2018: 8-6

Sept 3 Eastern Illinois W
Sept 10 at Tulsa L
Sept 17 Vanderbilt L
Sept 24 at Kentucky L
Oct 1 at Ball State W
Oct 8 Toledo L
Oct 15 at Eastern Michigan L
Oct 22 at Ohio W
Oct 29 OPEN DATE
Nov 2 Central Michigan W
Nov 9 at Western Michigan W
Nov 16 Miami University W
Nov 26 Akron W
NIU Preview | Top 10 Players | Schedule

Toledo Rockets

2022 Preseason Prediction: 8-4
2022 MAC Prediction: 6-2
2021: 7-6, Prediction: 9-3
2020: 4-2, 2019: 6-6, 2018: 7-6

Sept 3 Long Island W
Sept 10 UMass W
Sept 17 at Ohio State L
Sept 24 at San Diego State L
Oct 1 Central Michigan W
Oct 8 at Northern Illinois W
Oct 15 Kent State W
Oct 22 at Buffalo W
Oct 29 at Eastern Michigan L
Nov 5 OPEN DATE
Nov 8 Ball State W
Nov 15 Bowling Green W
Nov 25 at Western Michigan L
Toledo Preview | Top 10 Players | Schedule

Western Michigan Broncos

2022 Preseason Prediction: 7-5
2022 MAC Prediction: 6-2
2021: 8-5, Prediction: 7-5
2020: 4-2, 2019: 7-6, 2018: 7-6

Sept 2 at Michigan State L
Sept 10 at Ball State W
Sept 17 Pitt L
Sept 24 at San Jose State L
Oct 1 New Hampshire W
Oct 8 Eastern Michigan W
Oct 15 Ohio W
Oct 22 at Miami University L
Oct 29 OPEN DATE
Nov 2 at Bowling Green W
Nov 9 Northern Illinois L
Nov 16 at Central Michigan W
Nov 25 Toledo W
WMU Preview | Top 10 Players | Schedule

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Akron Zips Preview 2022: Season Prediction, Breakdown, Key Games, Players

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Akron Zips Preview
Head Coach: Joe Moorhead, 1st year at Akron
7th year overall, 52-25
2021 Record: Overall: 2-10, Conference: 1-7
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Keys To The Season | Season Prediction, What Will Happen
Akron Top 10 Players | Akron Schedule & Analysis

Akron Zips Preview 2022

It’s been a rough run for the Akron program. The last winning season was 2015, the last bowl appearance was 2017, and the fans enjoyed a grand total of three wins over the last three years – two of them against Bowling Green.

But the program got a good one in new head coach Joe Moorhead. He rocked in four years at Fordham, was great as the offensive coordinator at Penn State, and he was fine Mississippi State for two years before getting shoved out. The guy knows offense – he handled the Oregon attack over the last few years – and now he has to work minor miracles to get the up-tempo attack going.

Akron Zips Preview 2022: Offense

The coaching will be better and the system should be stronger, but the offensive playmakers have to emerge. None of that matters if the offensive line isn’t far, far better after finishing last in the nation in sacks allowed, and without much of a running game to count on. For good and for bad, just two steady starters return to the front around veteran LT Xavior Gray.

Now the running attack has to follow. Minnesota transfer Cam Wiley was a great get to help bump up the production along with leading rusher Jonzell Norrils. The Zips only ran for 1,463 yards and eight scores – that’s about to change.

Zach Gibson took over the quarterback duties last year, but now he’s off to Georgia Tech. DJ Irons is a very big, very interesting quarterback who wasn’t all that bad before getting banged up. He’s a potential playmaker to work around, but leading receiver Konata Mumpfield is gone to Pitt and second-leading target Michael Mathison is done, too.

There are parts around TE Tristian Bank including LSU transfer Alex Adams – the system will make the receivers shine.

Akron Zips Preview 2022: Defense

The D might take a little while longer to get going than the offense. The Zips didn’t do much on the offensive side, and they really didn’t do much for long stretches defensively. There wasn’t enough of a pass rush and the run defense was among the worst in the nation.

On the plus side, the Zips are loaded with veteran tacklers. Jeslord Boateng leads the a good-sized linebacking corps with a decent number of options. The hitters are there, but the pass rush has to come from some where – Boateng and two others tied for the team lead with 1.5 sacks. There’s just enough bulk to work in a good rotation on the nose.

There’s a good chance the secondary is among the team’s biggest strengths if it gets any help from the pass rush. Senior Charles Amankwaa led the team with three picks, Jaylen Kelly-Powell is a good hitter with 73 tackles last season, and there’s enough versatility to play around with the options.

Keys To The Season | Season Prediction, What Will Happen
Akron Top 10 Players | Akron Schedule & Analysis

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LeBron James opening a multi-million dollar medical facility in his hometown is a pretty fantastic flex

This is awesome, man. Shoutout to LeBron James.

I don’t know if you heard, but LeBron James has reportedly become a billionaire, according to a recent valuation from Forbes.

And while, personally, I think we could use a lot less billionaires in this world at this point, I also think it’s pretty great that the Lakers’ star’s first post-billy flex on us was dropping a state of the art, multi-million dollar medical facility in his hometown.

On Tuesday, James announced that he and the LeBron James Family Foundation were building the I Promise Health Quarters in his hometown of Akron — the same place he built the I Promise school.

James shared the news with everyone on social media Tuesday. He posted this on Instagram celebrating the news and giving more detail:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CegZcZjrYjD/

The medical center will have facilities for medical, dental, mental health and optometry services as well as an on-site pharmacy and lab. It will reportedly open in 2023 and is within walking distance of James’ school.

James was obviously pumped about the news on Twitter.

“It takes a village to help raise a kid and make a difference! Love my kids and their families.”

This is some pretty awesome news, man. Medical services are always a must and the more services available in communities around the globe, the better.

Good on LeBron James for giving the folks in his community a comprehensive resource. You absolutely love to see it.

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Akron Zips Top 10 Players: College Football Preview 2022

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Akron Zips Preview 2022: Who are the top 10 players going into the season?

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College Football Rankings, Season Predictions: MAC Spring Version 2022

MAC college football rankings and predictions with realistic best and worst case records and quick analysis – the 2022 spring version.

MAC college football rankings and predictions with the realistic best and worst case records and quick analysis – the 2022 spring version.

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It’s the MAC. It’s the conference where worst-to-first is the norm, with 2020 winless Northern Illinois winning the MAC championship in 2021, everyone can beat anyone else, and Toledo will end up somewhere in the middle of it all.

It’s about as settled as the league has been in a long time with the strength still in the West, Buffalo about to be better in the East, and with Akron and Bowling Green still questionable.

Again, though, it’s the MAC. The Zips or Falcons could end up in Detroit in January playing for the title.

The rankings are based on how good the teams should be and not the final projected records. Keeping in mind that this all could/might/will change when we make the final calls in August …

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UCLA vs Akron Prediction, Game Preview: NCAA Tournament First Round

UCLA vs Akron prediction, NCAA Tournament First Round game preview, how to watch, lines, and why each team might – or might not – win on Thursday

UCLA vs Akron: NCAA Tournament First Round prediction and college basketball game preview.

UCLA vs Akron Game Preview, NCAA Tournament First Round How To Watch

Date: Thursday, March 17
Game Time: 9:50 pm
Venue: Moda Center, Portland, OR
How To Watch: TBS
Records: UCLA (4 seed, 25-7)
Akron (13 seed, 25-7)
Region: East

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UCLA Bruins vs. Akron Zips: March Madness First Round live stream, start time, odds

An opening-round NCAA Tournament matchup will see the 4-seed UCLA Bruins (26-7) take the court against the No. 13 seed Akron Zips (24-9) on Thursday at Moda Center. The contest begins at 9:50 PM. UCLA lost to Arizona 84-76 on the road in its most …

An opening-round NCAA Tournament matchup will see the 4-seed UCLA Bruins (26-7) take the court against the No. 13 seed Akron Zips (24-9) on Thursday at Moda Center. The contest begins at 9:50 PM.

UCLA lost to Arizona 84-76 on the road in its most recent game. Its top scorers were Jules Bernard (19 PTS, 46.2 FG%, 2-7 from 3PT) and Jaime Jaquez Jr. (18 PTS, 10 REB, 2 STL, 35.3 FG%).

Akron defeated Kent State 75-55 on the road in its most recent game. Its top performers were Enrique Freeman (23 PTS, 8 REB, 2 STL, 80.0 FG%) and Ali Ali (15 PTS, 55.6 FG%, 4-5 from 3PT).

Before watching this matchup, here is what you need to know about Thursday’s college hoops action.

UCLA Bruins vs. Akron Zips

  • Game Day: Thursday, March 17, 2022
  • Game Time: 9:50 PM ET
  • Live Stream: Hulu (Watch March Madness on Hulu!)

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  • Total: 128.5

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Akron vs Buffalo College Basketball Prediction, Game Preview

Akron vs Buffalo prediction, college basketball game preview, how to watch: Thursday, March 10

Akron vs Buffalo prediction, college basketball game preview, how to watch: Thursday, March 10

Akron vs Buffalo How To Watch

Date: Thursday, March 10
Game Time: 1:30 ET
Venue: Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, Cleveland, OH
How To Watch: ESPN+
Record: Akron (21-9), Buffalo (19-10)
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Former Vols’ analyst joins Auburn’s staff

A former Tennessee analyst joins Auburn’s coaching staff.

Jeremiah Wilson has joined Auburn’s staff.

He will serve as a defensive analyst with defensive backs for the Tigers under head coach Bryan Harsin.

Wilson comes to Auburn after serving as defensive backs coach at Akron in 2021. He was a defensive quality control analyst at Tennessee from 2019-20.

Wilson came to Tennessee after serving as cornerbacks coach at Chattanooga in 2018. He spent five years working in a variety of off-field roles at Florida State before his time at Chattanooga.

Harsin enters his second season in 2022 as Auburn’s head coach.

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Report: Akron to hire Winston DeLattiboudere as D-Line coach

Former Oregon Ducks offensive coordinator Joe Moorhead is bringing a familiar face with him in Winston Delattiboudere to coach the d-line.

The Oregon Ducks are in the process of bringing a new offensive coordinator to Eugene alongside head coach Dan Lanning, but their old OC – Joe Moorhead – is creating another opening by reportedly hiring away graduate assistant Winston DeLattiboudere.

DeLattiboudere worked with the defensive line in his lone season with Oregon. He is now set to take over as the defensive line coach for the Zips, a nice promotion for a young man whose playing career just finished in 2019 with Minnesota.

While with the Golden Gophers, DeLattiboudere recorded 83 tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss, and five sacks across four seasons – while earning academic All-Big Ten honors as a senior and winning the Tony Dungy Award.

He spent one season as a graduate assistant at Charlotte before moving to Oregon, where he worked with an exceptional group of defensive linemen, including future first round pick Kayvon Thibodeaux as well as Brandon Dorlus, Bradyn Swinson, and Keyon Ware-Hudson.

Now, he’ll head to Akron to advance his career and reunite with Moorhead, while the Ducks have another hole to fill.

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