WEATHER Akron, Ohio ZIP: 44304 AKRON ZIPS Enrollment: 15,633 (#10/#97) CAREER PASSING LEADERS CAREER RUSHING LEADERS CAREER RECEIVING LEADERS Phil-s Homefield Edge - 2.5 T L FINAL W 2020 Schedule Difficulty - #106 U I 1.Charlie Frye 11,049 ‘01-’04 1. Mike Clark 4,257 ‘84-’86 1. Jabari Arthur 2,653 ‘04-’07 R N SCORE 2. Thomas Woodson 6,864 ‘14-’17 2. Jawon Chisholm 3,403 ‘11-’14 2. Lavel Bailey 2,577 ‘97-’00 DATE OPPONENT F E UA OPP L 3. James Washington 6,699 -’97-’00 3. James Black 3,054 ‘80-’-83 3. Dan Ruff 2,531 ‘-67-’70 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Bonus: Akron has not had three consecutive losing seasons since ‘10-’12. Oct. 31 Bonus: HC Arth has only had two losing ssns in his HC career. Akron has dropped 3 of the L/5 contests against the Broncos and over the L/23 yrs the winning Nov. 4 Western Michigan (Wed) A team has also been the team that has covered the spread. The Zips were shutout in ‘16, 41-0. Although the Zips are 1-4 SU in the L/5 mtgs against the Bobcats, they are 4-1 ATS. LTH Akron Nov. 10 at Ohio (Tues) A was a 24 pt road ‘dog. The Zips would throw for 356 yds but would still lose by 21 pts, 49-28. 63rd mtg in rivalry, play for the Wagon Wheel trophy. Akron is 4-1 the L/5. LTH, game went to OT, Nov. 17 at Kent St (Tues) A UA scored first, KS responded but went for the win (2-pt conv NG) & UA escaped with a 24-23 win. After winning four straight meetings from ‘13-’16 the Zips have now dropped three straight to Miami. Nov. 28 Miami, OH A Akron was a 5 pt home favorite in ‘18. The Zips would only post 259 total yds and lose 41-17. Akron has struggled against the Falcons in recent years, only going 1-10 over the L/11 meetings. Dec. 5 Bowling Green A The Zips were favored against BG in ‘18. Akron would only tally 227 total yds during the 21-6 loss. Zips lead the all-time series 11-8 but have dropped two straight and were outscored a combined Dec. 12 at Buffalo A 45-6 in those two matchups. LTH Akron would go into HT down 10-6 but struggled in 2H, 24-6 loss. Dec. 19 Dec. 26 WEATHER Muncie, Indiana ZIP: 47304 BALL STATE CARDINALS Enrollment: 16,160 (#7/#92) CAREER PASSING LEADERS CAREER RUSHING LEADERS CAREER RECEIVING LEADERS Phil’s Homefield Edge - 2.5 T L FINAL W 2020 Schedule Difficulty - #87 U I 1. Keith Wenning 11,402 ‘10-’13 1. Jahwan Edwards 4,558 ‘11-’14 1. Dante Ridgeway 3,030 ‘02-’04 R N SCORE 2. Nate Davis 9,233 ‘06-‘08 2. Marcus Merriweather 4,002 ‘99-’02 2. Willie Snead 2,991 ‘11-’13 DATE OPPONENT F E BSU OPP L 3. Riley Neal 7,393 ‘15-’18 3. MiQuale Lewis 3,748 ‘06-’10 3. KeVonn Mabon 2,862 ‘12-‘16 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Bonus: The Cardinals have won just 3 of their last 20 games away from Muncie. Since 2017 the teams have played for the Red Bird Rivalry Trophy, with Ball St winning it for the first time Nov. 4 at Miami, OH (Wed) A last year. First time in the last 5 years that these teams are not playing in the regular season finale. Ball St has lost 3 of the L/4 meetings against EMU but still hold an 11-gm edge in the all-time Nov. 11 Eastern Michigan (Wed) A series, 35-24-2. The Cardinals rushed for 227 yds but would still lose by DD, 42-20 (+3). Teams play for the Bronze Stalk Trophy. After winning the inaugural trophy in 2008, the Cardinals Nov. 18 Northern Illinois (Wed) A lost 10 straight to the Huskies before pulling out a 27-20 win last year to finally reclaim the award. Last year’s 52 pt output was the most points ever scored by the Cardinals in this series. Nov. 28 at Toledo A LTH QB Neal threw for 343 yds against the Rockets but were blown out for the second str yr 45-13. The visitor has won 3 straight but the last 2 years both wins were by just 1 point. LTH the game Dec. 5 at Central Michigan A had 6 lead changes (3 in 4Q). BSU outscored CM 17-3 in 4Q, hitting a GW 36 yd fg with :47 left Ball St has lost 5 of the L/6 matchups against the Broncos, but did win the last time these two Dec. 12 Western Michigan A tms met in Muncie. The Cardinals snapped a three gm losing streak, edging WMU 42-41 in OT. Bonus: The Cardinals have won just 2 regular season finales since ‘14 but both wins were over Dec. 19 that seasons MAC East Champion (Bowling Green in 2014 & Miami 2019). Dec. 26 WEATHER Bowling Green, Ohio ZIP: 43403 BOWLING GREEN FALCONS Enrollment: 14,858 (#11/#99) CAREER PASSING LEADERS CAREER RUSHING LEADERS CAREER RECEIVING LEADERS Phil’s Homefield Edge - 2.5 T L FINAL W 2020 Schedule Difficulty - #95 U I 1. Brian McClure 10,280 ‘82-’85 1. Travis Greene 3,852 ‘12-’15 1. Charles Sharon 3,450 ‘02-’05 R N SCORE 2. Tyler Sheehan 10,117 ‘06-’09 2. Dave Preston 3,423 ‘73-’76 2. Freddie Barnes 3,290 ‘06-’09 DATE OPPONENT F E BG OPP L 3. Matt Johnson 8,845 ‘12-’15 3. Paul Miles 3,239 ‘71-’73 3. Scott Miller 2,867 ‘15-’18 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Bonus: Bowling Green has lost 4 straight MAC openers. Bonus: Last year the Falcons finished 2-6 in MAC play for a 3rd straight season. Oct. 31 Bonus: Bowling Green has won 12 MAC Championships. 85th mtg of the Battle of I-75. LY the Falcons snapped a 9 game losing streak to their rivals with a Nov. 4 at Toledo (Wed) A 20-7 upset as a 26.5 pt HD! LTH the Falcons outgained the Rockets 481-472 but lost 52-36. The Falcons lead all-time series 60-21-6 but the teams have split the last 10. Last year BG trailed Nov. 10 Kent St (Tues) A 24-7 at HT & 41-7 into 4Q in a 42 pt loss as they allowed 750 yds incl a 72 yd td run w/:12 left. The Falcons are 11-6 all-time vs the Bulls but have lost three straight. Last year’s 42 pt loss Nov. 17 Buffalo (Tues) A was the largest MOV for either team in this series. BG is on an 0-6 ATS run in this series. The Falcons hold a 40-29-2 edge in the series over the Bobcats, but have lost four straight by Nov. 28 at Ohio A an avg of 25 ppg. LTH BG allowed what was then a series high 597 yds (609 LY) and lost 49-14. The Falcons have dominated this series since 2007, going 10-1 SU and also 10-1 ATS vs the Zips! Dec. 5 at Akron A LTH BG was a 6.5 point road ‘dog against Akron but would hold the Zips to 227 yds in the 21-6 win. 75th mtg. Miami is the only MAC foe to have a winning record over BG. Falcons trail series 24- Dec. 12 Miami, OH A 45-5, but have won 5 of L/9. LY BG only trailed 10-3 after 1Q but allowed 27 unanswered in 2Q. Dec. 19 Bonus: BG has dropped 4 of their L/5 home finales incl 3 straight losses. Dec. 26 WEATHER Buffalo, New York ZIP: 14260 BUFFALO BULLS Enrollment: 21,607 (#3/#68) CAREER PASSING LEADERS CAREER RUSHING LEADERS CAREER RECEIVING LEADERS Phil’s Homefield Edge - 3.75 T L FINAL W 2020 Schedule Difficulty - #99 U I 1. Joe Licata 9,485 ‘12-’15 1. Branden Oliver 4,049 ‘10-’13 1. Naaman Roosevelt 3,551 ‘06-’09 R N SCORE 2. Drew Willy 8,748 ‘05-‘08 2. James Starks 3,140 ‘06-’08 2. Drew Haddad 3,409 ‘96-’99 DATE OPPONENT F E UB OPP L 3. Cliff Scott 7,578 ‘91-’94 3. Anthony Swan 3,103 ‘94-’97 3. Alex Neutz 3,094 ‘10-’13 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Bonus: Into ‘20, after 10 straight losses vs MAC West tms, UB has won 7 straight reg ssn mtgs. Oct. 31 Bonus: Bulls are 12-2 their last 14 home games going 5-1 each of the last 2 years. Buffalo is 0-12 vs Northern Illinois since joining MAC in 1999 with their only series win coming in Nov. 4 at Northern Illinois (Wed) A 1968. LTH (‘16) the Bulls trailed 30-7 at HT & lost 44-7 as they were outgained 511-338 & -3 TO’s. The home team has won three straight in this series. Buffalo would lead 28-21 at halftime in ‘18. Nov. 10 Miami, OH (Tues) A The Bulls would get a 37 yd fg with 3:29 left in the 4Q to put the game out of reach and win 51-42. UB won 3 straight over BG, but is just 7-14 in MAC openers.