All 12 Mid-American Conference teams open their seasons this weekend. Some of the MACtion will be in mismatch games and some of the programs will be home in winnable affairs. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the MAC’s Week 1 slate, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
The Kent State Golden Flashes look to defend their East Division title, while the Northern Illinois Huskies aim for a second consecutive West crown. After both teams went 6-2 in conference play, the two met for the MAC Championship with NIU coming out on top 41-23.
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