September 16th Could Be a Red Letter Day for the MAC

Football season is approaching, and I started doing my homework. I have been looking at the schedules, and the same day kept popping out as a potentially huge day for a MAC school. That day is September 16th, 2017. It’s not unusual for several MAC schools to play a big opponent on the same day, but it is unusual that two power 5 schools are on the road in the MAC. Along with those two games, the MAC has a few other winnable games that could make a statement.

Terry Bowden was brought in to rebuild the Zips, and for the most part he has done his job. After taking a couple steps forward in 2015, they took a few steps back to 5-7 last year. This could be a pivotal year for Bowden’s legacy at…