Central Michigan at BGSU

In a surprisingly low scoring game, the Chips won at BG behind Dan LeFevour’s 275-yard passing and rushing performance. BG’s Tyler Sheehan passed for 341 and Freddie Barnes was on the receiving end of 172 of those yards. The Falcons were held to just 20-yards rushing and had two turnovers while Central had none.

Nick’s Pick: Central 44 – BGSU 35

Actual Score: Central 24 – BGSU 10

NIU at Miami (O)

Chad Spann rushed 156-yards of NIU’s 262-yards of total offense as the Huskies held off winless Miami in Oxford.  Zac Dysert passed for 348-yards and nearly brought back the RedHawks from a 17-0 second quarter deficit.

Nick’s Pick: NIU 33 – Miami 16

Actual Score: NIU 27 – Miami 22

Ball State at EMU

Look at these ridiculous stats; Ball State rushed for 463-yards and passed for 1-yard.  Yes, one yard…MiQuale Lewis rushed for 301 (nation high for the season) and Cory Sykes added 203 as the Cardinals held the ball for nearly 34-minutes.  Eastern had just 239-yards of total offense but due to three BSU turnovers led 27-13 in the third quarter.

Nick’s Pick: Ball State 27 – Eastern 17

Actual Score: Ball State 29 – Eastern 27

Kent State at Ohio

In the upset of the day and so far the biggest upset of the year, Kent State shocked the Bobcats in Athens. KSU held OU to just 92 yards of total offense through the first three quarters and 164 for the game.  The Bobcats had -9 yards rushing for the game.  Golden Flash QB Spenser Keith passed for 273 yards while Jacquise Terry rushed for 110.

Nick’s Pick: Ohio 17 – Kent State 16

Actual Score: Kent State 20 – Ohio 11

Buffalo at Western Michigan

In the one of the most exciting games of day, Western prevailed in OT as Tim Hiller passed for 350-yards and Brandon West rushed for 133 for the Broncos. Robert Arnheim had 7-receptions for 107-yards for WMU. Ike Nduka had 172 –yards rushing and Zach Maynard passed for 327 for UB. Brett Hamlin added 146-yards receiving for the Bulls.  UB had more total offense; 541 to 505.

Nick’s Pick: Western 28 – Buffalo 24

Actual Score: Western 34 – Buffalo 31 (OT)

Akron at Syracuse

NE Ohio native Delone Carter rushed for 162-yards to lead The Orange as the Zips could only muster up nine first downs and 188-yards of total offense.  As a team Akron rushed for -3 yards on 24 attempts.

Nick’s Pick: Syracuse 30 – Akron 14

Actual Score: Syracuse 28 – Akron 14

Temple at Toledo

The Owls made a statement throughout the MAC as they dominated Toledo in the Glass Bowl. Bernard Pierce rushed 40 times for 212-yards and scored three touchdowns to lead Temple.  The Owls held the ball for over 36-minutes and forced three turnovers. Toledo rushed for 48-yards on 23 carries as a team.

Nick’s Pick: Toledo 21 – Temple 20

Actual Score: Temple 40 – Toledo 24

Nick’s Picks went 5-2 this weekend and now stand at 52- 22 (70%) YTD. You can see all his work at www.VandelaySports.com

Week #8 MAC Football Power Ranking:

1. Central Michigan

2. Temple

3. Ohio

4. NIU

5. Western Michigan

6. BGSU

7. Kent State

8. Buffalo

9. Toledo

10. Akron

11. Ball State

12. Miami

13. Eastern Michigan

Related posts:

1. Weekly MAC Football Recap – November 1, 2009
2. MAC Weekly Re-Cap: Week #7
3. MAC Weekly Re-Cap (November 15, 2009)
4. MAC Weekly Re-Cap (November 22, 2009)
5. MAC recap: Chippewas and Bobcats in the title game

Tags: Dan Lefevour, MAC