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Central Michigan's Marion Lukes (9) at the 88th Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl against Washington State at Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso, Texas, on Friday, Dec. 31, 2021.

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Tuesday #MACtion Recap: Central Michigan & Akron Take Rivalry Trophies, Miami Stay in Title Hunt

November rivalry games are what college football is all about. Tuesday's MAC football slate gave us two good ones. Meanwhile, Chuck Martin's Miami RedHawks hav

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Tuesday #MACtion Recap: Central Michigan & Akron Take Rivalry Trophies, Miami Stay in Title Hunt

November rivalry games are what college football is all about. Tuesday's MAC football slate gave us two good ones. Meanwhile, Chuck Martin's Miami RedHawks hav

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Colorado State football offensive coordinator Joey Lynch talks to media at Canvas Stadium on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020.

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4 Names To Watch in Ball State Football Head Coach Search

In the midst of a 3-7 campaign, Ball State chose to dismiss head coach Mike Neu earlier this week. "Coach Neu has poured his heart into the Ball State football

Rutgers defensive coordinator Joe Harasymiak during the workout as Rutgers held practice this morning at their football practice facility in Piscataway, NJ on March 8, 2022.

Rutgers Held Practice This Morning At Their Football Practice Facility In Piscataway Nj On March 8 2022

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4 Names To Watch In UMass Football Head Coach Search

UMass football fired head coach Don Brown Monday morning following a 2-8 start to the 2024 season. As the Minutemen begin a national search for their next head

Nov 2, 2024; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Massachusetts Minutemen head coach Don Brown walks onto the field between plays during the second quarter against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-Imagn Images

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UMass Football Fires Head Coach Don Brown After 2-8 Start To 2024 Season

In a statement released Monday morning, UMass football confirmed that head coach Don Brown has been fired following a 2-8 start to the 2024 season. UMass Athlet

Oct 19, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Ball State Cardinals head coach Mike Neu paces the sidelines against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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MAC Football: Ball State Fires Head Coach Mike Neu After Nine Seasons, 3-7 Start

Ten games into his ninth season as head coach, Mike Neu is out at Ball State football. Ball State football announced the move Saturday after a 3-7 start to the

Sep 14, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Tulane Green Wave head coach Jon Sumrall reacts during the first half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

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PODCAST: Tulane's Surge, Boise State's Playoff Ranking, and G5 All-Americans

This week's second College Football Playoff rankings sent the Boise State Broncos to #13 after a #12 ranking in the first set. Joe Londergan chats with Eric Hen

Aug 31, 2024; Syracuse, New York, USA; Ohio Bobcats head coach Tim Albin looks on during the first half against the Syracuse Orange at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

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Wednesday #MACtion Recap: Ohio, Miami, and Northern Illinois Pick Up Crucial Wins

Wednesday, November 13 delivered another frigid night of #MACtion with three games televised to national audiences. Miami and Northern Illinois clinched bowl el

Sep 14, 2024; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Toledo Rockets players react after defeating the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-Imagn Images

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Tuesday #MACtion Recap: Toledo & Bowling Green Dominate, Buffalo Grinds Out OT Win

Tuesday, November 12 gave college football fans a triple dose of Mid-American Conference football. The results gave us two blowouts, but also an overtime win fo

Aug 31, 2024; Syracuse, New York, USA; Ohio Bobcats quarterback Parker Navarro (13) drops back to pass against the Syracuse Orange during the second half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

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Wednesday #MACtion Recap: Ohio and Northern Illinois Wins Create Standings Chaos

In Wednesday's MAC football games, fans got one complete blowout and one result that ended up a closer matchup than many anticipated. The Ohio Bobcats earned th

Sep 21, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Bowling Green Falcons quarterback Connor Bazelak (7) looks to pass the ball during the first quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images.

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Tuesday #MACtion Recap: Bowling Green and Miami Power Through Heavy Rain For Wins

Downpours in Mount Pleasant and Muncie gave us two classic Mid-American Conference matchups on Tuesday night. Both the Bowling Green Falcons and the Miami Redha

Sep 28, 2024; East Hartford, Connecticut, USA; Buffalo Bulls quarterback C.J. Ogbonna (7) runs the ball against the Connecticut Huskies in the first quarter at Rentschler Field at Pratt & Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

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MAC Football: Bowl Eligibility Tracker 2024

What teams from the Mid-American Conference have qualified for postseason football?

Sep 14, 2024; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Toledo Rockets quarterback Tucker Gleason (4) looks to pass against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the first quarter at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-Imagn Images

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TAKEAWAYS: Toledo Pulls Off Dramatic Comeback Win Against Eastern Michigan in Week 10

The Rockets' defense held on the final play to lock up bowl eligibility

Sep 21, 2024; Annapolis, Maryland, USA; Navy Midshipmen quarterback Blake Horvath (11) celebrates after scoring a first half touchdown against the Memphis Tigers at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

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PODCAST: Playoff Implications in Navy-Notre Dame & UNLV-Boise State + Coaching Moves

Two huge contests in Week Nine and other shifts in G5 college football this week

Sep 28, 2024; Boise, Idaho, USA; Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty (2) strikes the Heisman pose during the second half against the Washington State Cougars at Albertsons Stadium. Boise State defeats Washington State 45-24. Mandatory Credit: Brian Losness-Imagn Images

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PODCAST: Ashton Jeanty is Great + Project Rudy is Dumb

Joe Londergan is once again joined by Eric Henry of 247Sports to discuss Ashton Jeanty's Heisman campaign, the dominance of Army and Navy's option offenses, Bryant Vincent's fast start at ULM, and more

Sep 7, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Bowling Green Falcons tight end Harold Fannin Jr (0) runs with the ball during the second quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

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NFL Draft: Bowling Green's Harold Fannin Jr. Named Top Fullback in 2025 Class

Fannin has been very useful for the Falcons in the tight end spot

Sep 9, 2023; Boise, Idaho, USA; Boise State Broncos safety Alexander Teubner (34) reacts during the first half of action versus the UCF Knights at Albertsons Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Losness-Imagn Images

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Every G5 Football Player Named A Semifinalist For The 2024 William V. Campbell Trophy

35 Group of Five Players are up for the "Academic Heisman"

Sep 21, 2024; DeKalb, Illinois, USA; Northern Illinois Huskies wide receiver Cam Thompson (0) attempts to make a catch against Buffalo Bulls cornerback Marquis Cooper (28) during the second half at Huskie Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images

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MAC Football: Buffalo Upset #23 Northern Illinois 23-20 in Overtime

The Bulls defense kept NIU out of the end zone in the second half

Sep 24, 2022; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Northern Illinois Huskies quarterback Ethan Hampton (2) looks for an open receiver during the third quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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PODCAST: Northern Illinois QB Ethan Hampton Talks Notre Dame Upset & More

Hampton spoke to G5 Football Daily about his team's dream start to the 2024 season

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Week 4 - Toledo @ Western Kentucky: How To Watch, Preview, Time, Date, Storylines

The Rockets and Hilltoppers meet for the first time this week in what will be an exciting non-conference matchup

Sep 7, 2024; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Northern Illinois Huskies running back Antario Brown (1) celebrates after the Huskies defeated the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 16-14 at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images

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AP POLL: Northern Illinois Rises Two Spots After Bye Week

The Huskies are still riding high after their huge upset of Notre Dame on September 7

Sep 13, 2024; Kansas City, Kansas, USA; UNLV Rebels quarterback Matthew Sluka (3) is tackled by several Kansas Jayhawks during the first half at Children's Mercy Park. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

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COACHES POLL: Memphis and UNLV Crack Top 25, Not Northern Illinois

Tigers and Rebels continue to rise in the race for the G5 playoff spot.

Oct 22, 2016; DeKalb, IL, USA; A detailed view of the Northern Illinois Huskies helmet before the game against the Buffalo Bulls at Huskie Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-Imagn Images

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Northern Illinois DT Devonte O’Malley Named National Defensive Player of the Week After Notre Dame Upset

O'Malley had three tackles for loss in the win, including two sacks of Riley Leonard

Sep 7, 2024; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Northern Illinois Huskies quarterback Ethan Hampton (2) hands off to running back Antario Brown (1) in the first quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images

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PODCAST: Was Northern Illinois Over Notre Dame The Biggest Upset We'll See in 2024?

Plus, Boise State comes up just a little bit short against Oregon, Bryant Vincent's statement win with ULM over UAB, Texas State obliterates UTSA. Happy football watching!

Sep 7, 2024; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Northern Illinois Huskies defensive back Jashon Prophete (1) celebrates after the Huskies defeated the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 16-14 at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images

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AP Poll: Northern Illinois Huskies Reach #25 After Upset Win At Notre Dame

NIU crack the AP Top 25 for the first time in over a decade

Sep 7, 2024; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Northern Illinois Huskies quarterback Ethan Hampton (2) throws a pass for a touchdown as he is pressured by Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive lineman Rylie Mills (99) in the first quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images

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Northern Illinois Shock #5 Notre Dame 16-14 in South Bend

Northern Illinois beat an opponent ranked in the top ten for the first time in program history