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Mid-American Conference football: 5 things to watch as Ball State hosts Buffalo

MUNCIE, Ind. — After losing three of its last four games, Ball State (5-6, 3-4 MAC) has one last chance to become bowl eligible against Buffalo (4-7, 2-5 MAC) Tuesday night at Scheumann Stadium.

The two teams last played during the 2020 Mid-American Conference Championship, a game Ball State won 38-28 en route to the Cardinals first bowl victory.

Both teams are on different paths this season and each saw their shots at playing in the MAC title disappear these past few weeks.

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Here are five things to watch in the midweek #MACtion game:

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