Kent vs NIU

[kdog27]

Who do you like?

I want Kent and think Kent is going to win, though obviously both teams have looked really really good the second half of the season.

Kent 24
NIU 21

[Falcon137]

NIU- 45
KSU- 41

[Rollo83]

NIU 45
Kent 24

[zete]

Depends on NIU s ability to contain the scat back. BG sure could not.

[Beaker]

I see this one as being close and high scoring. Hard to say who might have the advantage, but if I had to guess, I would go with Kent, just because of the big play ability of Archer. Should be a great game to watch.

[BillyLP]

I mainly just hope that a great crowd turns out for the game to make the MAC look good. If I lived a little closer I would head up to watch it just for the sake of being there. It's sure to be an entertaining game especially with Jordan Lynch on the field. I have to think he will be in Heisman talks for next season, even though he would need to set every record known to man to even be a finalist.

[jpfalcon09]

Orange Bowl reps will be at the game. If UCLA and Texas both lose this week, the winner of the MAC Championship may receive the at-large bid by getting into the top-16.

[Falconfreak90]

Orange Bowl reps will be at the game. If UCLA and Texas both lose this week, the winner of the MAC Championship may receive the at-large bid by getting into the top-16.

That is a crazy thought...the MAC Champ could get an at large in a BCS bowl.

I like NIU by a razor's edge...38-35.

[jpfalcon09]

Orange Bowl reps will be at the game. If UCLA and Texas both lose this week, the winner of the MAC Championship may receive the at-large bid by getting into the top-16.

That is a crazy thought...the MAC Champ could get an at large in a BCS bowl.

I like NIU by a razor's edge...38-35.

I like NIU as well. Sugar Bowl reps are going to be there too. Lets hope Ford Field is packed.

[MarkL]

Here's my take. Both offenses are really good and have conference MVP candidates, Lynch and Archer. Kent definitely has a better defense and I think is all around more talented in the starters but NIU has better depth. I'm going to say a close, close Kent State win with the X factor being Dri Archer. Whatever happens this is going to be one exciting game.

[jpfalcon09]

Keep in mind as well, a Kent State win and hopeful BCS berth helps BG out immensely as it "bumps" up all MAC schools one slot for the tie-ins. BG looks more attractive then.

[Falconfreak90]

I don't know Mark...NIU has a pretty damn good D as well.

[jakehovs23]

Should we root for Kent simply for the fact that they're ranked higher, and therefore having a better chance at a BCS bowl?

[footballguy51]

If Kent or NIU goes to a BCS bowl, don't all of the MAC teams get a share of the BCS money?

[camkru9701]

Yes and yes. All MAC schools split bowl money after expenses, I believe, but could be wrong there. We should be cheering for Kent because they represent the East, which is the way I look at it anyways.