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Steve Roberts-Imagn Images The Cardinals put together strongest defensive showing of year in Nashville. Pairing a Vanderbilt team that posted 40 points on Alabama with a Ball State defense that ranked second-to-last in points allowed and yards allowed looked to be a dangerous combination from the Cardinals’ perspective. But it wasn’t. NFL Primetime host Chris Berman … [Read more...] about Ball State enters fourth quarter tied, but Vanderbilt pulls ahead in 24-14 finish

The beer that put Bissell Brothers Brewing on the map - The Substance Bissell Brothers has been one of the most sought after breweries in the Northeast for over a decade now. The Portland, Maine brewery sold their first kegs in late 2013 while their taproom didn’t open until April of the following year. They are known for their hazies and are on a mission to “change people’s … [Read more...] about Belt’s Beer Garden: The Substance

Photo by Graham Stokes/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images MAC title contenders clash in the 100th Battle of The Bricks. The MAC’s longest running rivalry continues with two teams looking to improve their MAC title game chances in this one when Ohio (4-2, 2-0 MAC) battles Miami (2-4, 1-1 MAC) this week. Over the past few years, the game has gone back and forth on the … [Read more...] about 2024 Week 8 Game Preview: Ohio Bobcats at Miami RedHawks

Photo by Steven King/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The first leg of the Michigan MAC Trophy is here, and it’s a vital game to stay alive in the conference race to boot. The Michigan MAC Trophy is one of the more under-heralded in the conference, in part due to its three-team nature, but that doesn’t mean it’s undesirable. Central Michigan (3-3, 1-1 MAC) hasn’t held … [Read more...] about 2024 MAC Football Week 8 Game Preview: Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles

James H. Jimenez With several conference games under the belt, the staff takes a stab at some burning questions. Hear ye, hear ye: it is time to gather the Roundtable! We check in with several of our writers at the halfway point of the season to talk through some of the burning questions— as well as grant the opportunity to revise some aged answers— the MAC has … [Read more...] about Ye Olde Roundtable: Checking in at the halfway point of 2024