Monday--December 8th, 2014

Dan Malone says UAB folding football gives UMass another conference option.

He also has John McCuteheon confirms interest in USC Santa Barbara opening.

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Matty V. says McCutcheon could be on his way out.

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Hustle Belt has the complete playoff and bowl schedule. There are some interesting MAC matchups. NIU meets Marshall in the Boca Raton Bowl. Look for Central Michigan to get smoked by Western Kentucky's high-powered offense in the Bahamas Bowl (the Hilltoppers scored more that 59 points or more four times in 2014).

Marshall wanted Illinois.

The Detroit Free Press looks at the MAC Bowl games.

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Sports Illustrated looks at the four playoff teams.

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