For this week’s slate of college football action, the MAC is back with four squads angling for a bowl game and/or finishing the season strong. In the first game of this mid-week slate, the Western Michigan Broncos travel across the state to square off with the Central Michigan Chippewas. Elsewhere in the conference, Miami (OH) is fighting for its postseason life as it has a tough matchup with the Northern Illinois Huskies. In both contests, potential bowl berths will be in play along with bragging rights in the MAC.
For this article, SBS will be going over what to look for in each contest, what each squad brings to the table, and also some other thoughts about NCAA football wagering.
| NCAA Football Week Tweleve Games | The Pick |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan at Central Michigan | CMU ML | -400 | -400 | -400 |
| Miami (OH) at Northern Illinois | Miami (OH) +1 | -107 | -107 | -107 |
Team Spotlight: Western Michigan
In the lead-up to this contest, the Broncos have had a forgettable campaign in 2022. Having lost four of their last five games, Western Michigan has struggled at times this year to find its footing on offense. With an average of nearly 20 points per game (19.6), the Broncos have not done enough to outlast the competition and are getting outscored by almost a touchdown differential in each game this season. Nonetheless, there still have been right spots this year like running back Sean Tyler leading the team in rushing with 719 rushing yards and five scores. Moreover, wide receiver Corey Crooms could have an outside chance of 1,000 yards this season as he already has amassed 725 during the course of the year.
Team Spotlight: Central Michigan
Opposing their in-state and in-conference rival will be the Chips who are fighting for their postseason lives and would need to win out to become bowl eligible. Led by quarterback Daniel Richardson, Central Michigan has had some solid performances this year thanks to their signal-caller’s 1,988 passing yards and 15 scores (to five interceptions). While the Chips have had some games not go their way, they are currently in the midst of a two-game winning streak following an inspiring win over the Buffalo Bulls. Moreover, Western Michigan has been allowing an average of nearly 222 passing yards per game which could benefit Richard and the Central passing attack.
Prediction: This contest will be a lot closer than people expect given the in-state rivalry but look for the Chips to pull away here and keep their bowl hopes alive.
Team Spotlight: Miami (OH)
Another team that is chasing a postseason berth at 4-6, the RedHawks are certainly a squad that can do some damage when they are on the same page. Miami started this year with some solid wins over Northwestern and Kent State but has fallen behind as of late by losing three of their last four games. Moreover, the RedHawks have been allowing a lot of yards through the air with an average of 252.4 passing yards given up per game. The good news here is that the Huskies allow 20 more total yards on average (368.8 to 388) per game which is helpful for Miami fans. Quarterback Brett Gabbert is one to watch in this contest and will be the difference-maker down the stretch.
Team Spotlight: Northern Illinois
The last team on our spotlight list, the Huskies are technically eliminated from playoff contention but are still playing for pride as Miami enters Huskie Stadium on Wednesday afternoon. Running back Harrison Waylee has been a huge bright spot for NIU this year with nearly 1,000 rushing yards (863) and five scores. He will be counted heavily here as the Huskies rushing attack averages nearly 200 yards per game. The rushing battle here will be a good one as Miami has done a good job of shutting down the run by allowing only 116.4 yards per contest. If the Huskies can dominate on the ground, then they will emerge from this game as the victor.
Prediction: This will be perhaps the closest game of the week, but Miami has more to play for than Northern Illinois and should be able to shut down the one-dimensional Huskies.
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As a devout aficionado of sports, Chris Boline has carved a career within the athletic realm. A skilled scribe, he boasts a decade-long portfolio that encompasses coverage of the NBA G League, the Los Angeles Chargers, football and basketball across the country. Beyond his professional pursuits, Chris is deeply invested in his community and dedicates his leisure hours to serving on boards, collaborating with community organizations, and cherishing the company of loved ones. CURRENTLY Business Development and freelance sports writing RESIDES IN Reno, NV EDUCATION University of Nevada BS and MBA EXPERTISE -Sports writing proficiency in: NFL, NBA, UFC, boxing, golf, and some motor sports -Topical news -Promotional and marketing ideas/updates -Business development Summary Chris Boline serves in a business development sales capacity as his day job. He has previously held sales/marketing positions with The Applied Companies (TAC), KTVN 2 News and the NBA G League’s Reno Bighorns, affiliate of the Sacramento Kings. He is a Reno native and is a member of various community boards including the Nevada Sagebrush Alumni Chapter, NCET and the College of Business Alumni Association (COBAA). Chris graduated from the University of Nevada in 2015 with a bachelors in management and economics and also earned his MBA from Nevada in 2023. More about Chris: Past president of the College of Business Alumni Association (COBAA) 2022-23 Two-time honoree for University of Nevada Alumni Chapter of the Year (Nevada Sagebrush Alumni Chapter, 2017 & COBAA, 2021) 2021 NCET award for Professional Services Organization of the Year with TAC Northern Nevada Human Resources Association 2020 Best Places to Work-Northern Nevada, Second Place with TAC 2016-17 Reno Bighorns MVP from the Sacramento Kings The Nevada Sagebrush editor-in-chief 2013-15 Associated Collegiate Press 2015 Four-year Non-daily Newspaper Pacemaker honoree University of Nevada, Reno College of Business Dean's List honoree (5x) from 2011-2015 Nevada Press Association award for Best Sports Column – Community in 2015 Education
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