The snap was high. Great poise and execution by the holder and kicker to get it down and knock it through for the win.

Good point about the offense. Moved the ball fine for the most part, but drives kept stalling. I'm sure the D players and staff feel like they should've won the game for NIU anyway though had those two plays gone the other way.

This whole staff is very well respected within the profession. Comparing #AyyZiggy now to what they were before he arrived, it's not even close. #MACtion

One thing that's challenging for the HC is you need to know how your players need you to respond in certain situations. If the HC senses that his team lacks talent and/or confidence, he has to put the most positive spin possible on this outwardly.

Just saw that NC State is favored by 10 over NIU. I like #TheHardWay at +10 in this one.

I don't gamble, but would take NIU with that spread if I did. I'd be surprised if the Huskies don't bounce back and play well at NC State.

No argument about that INT being inexcusable, but this was a team loss. NIU had 2 DB's that let a 5-8 WR catch a 40 yard bomb right between them. The kicker missed an easy FG in the 1H. #TheHardWay

Assuming this was posted during/after Toledo's penultimate possession. I was wondering that as well, but maybe the thought was that by preserving all 3 timeouts, you still give yourself a chance to get the ball back even if you get stopped.

Seeing the play live, it looked like UB's Marquis Cooper may have been offsides on the blocked FG in OT. After watching the film, he was the first D player to move, but just timed the cadence perfectly. That's on NIU to change up the snap count. #UBhornsUP

Despite all 4 losing yesterday, still think BG, Toledo, Miami and NIU are the top tier of the #MACtion, with Buffalo, Ohio and EMU being possible dark horses. Long way to go, though, and could see others emerge.

I don't mind the decision. Even if WKU hadn't fumbled, Toledo still could've gotten the ball back with 20-25 seconds left with a stop.

#Ohio struggled to score against #Kentucy, but this offense has the tools to be balanced and productive in conference play. #MACtion #OUohyeah

#Ohio WR Coleman Owen was an impressive find by the #OUohyeah staff in the transfer portal. Movement skills, instincts and hands all stand out here.

And still THE PLACE to go for diehard Miami Redhawks fans.

No argument here. I still consider the #RiseUpRedHawks to be serious contenders to win the #MACtion this year.

Quite possibly, but I could see two teams going 7-1 or better. Or going 6-2 and winning a tiebreaker over Toledo.

It's still early, but I think Parker Navarro is one of the best 4-5 QB's in the conference. I like the OT's too, and Anthony Tyus & Coleman Owen are among the best in the MAC. I expect that unit to start playing better once Navarro returns.

If we fast forwarded to December and you told me OU is heading to Detroit, I wouldn't be surprised at all. Part of what's so fun about this is when you look at the top teams, they all have different strengths/weaknesses

Good point, and it's so early that everything can change. What gives me confidence in Bazelak is that I liked him at IU and he's so experienced. He's played a ton of ball. But plenty of time for other guys to prove they're better.

If you're ever really bored, try to find footage of an Indiana game from 2022 that Bazelak started in. Their pass protection was awful, but he still had some very impressive flashes.