Both teams lean on more of a conservative approach with their run game. Ball State’s passing attack as been one of the least effective in the MAC. Each defense has the ability to stall drive, forcing longer possessions and with both offensive lines dealing with injuries, both quarterbacks could be under a lot of pressure.

MACtion is here! Kent State is better this year for sure and interim coach Mark Carney was recently given the full-time gig. But I'm not sure the Flashes are ready to win on the road. They are 0-4 away this year and have lost each by at least 35. Granted, three were at Texas Tech, Florida State and Oklahoma ... but also at Toledo. Ball State is 3-0 at home, including an upset of MAC contender Ohio. BSU's Nathan Voorhis is second in the nation with 10 sacks. Kent State, meanwhile, has the MAC's worst scoring defense (36.5 PPG).