MAC Preview 2026: Wait, Someone's Rich Now?
Summary
Hosts Alex Kirshner and Richard Johnson preview the 2026 MAC football season, focusing on on-field performance amidst conference realignment. They analyze all 13 teams, highlighting Western Michigan’s defensive turnover, Toledo’s new coach Mike Jacobs, and Miami of Ohio’s financial advantages. The episode also covers coaching instability at Ohio, UMass’s historic struggles, and the impact of transfer portal imports across the league.
Topics discussed
Intro, realignment, and new coaches
Western Michigan preview
Ohio Bobcats preview
Toledo Rockets preview
Miami RedHawks preview and NIL
Central Michigan Chippewas preview
Akron Zips preview and penalties
Ball State Cardinals preview
Buffalo Bulls preview
Kent State Golden Flashes preview
Eastern Michigan Eagles preview
Bowling Green Falcons preview
UMass Minutemen preview
Sacramento State Hornets preview
Superlatives and game picks
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