Before the season began, I did not foresee this game being so important for the MAC Championship race. Both schools have worked hard to be early leaders the Mid-American Conference.
The Akron Zips (4-3, 3-0 MAC) look very good for a team with three losses already. After defeating a talented Western Michigan team on the road last week, the Zips hope to extend their winning streak against Toledo. Blowout losses to the #2 Penn State Nittany Lions and Iowa St. Cyclones are the only real blemishes on their schedule. Akron also lost to Troy 22-17 in a game that could have easily fallen in Akron’s favor.