Two of UMass' 2024 opponents played each other in last night's Bahamas Bowl. Buffalo won 26-7.
The Flames were without their two stars Kaidon Salter (who entered the transfer portal) and Quinton Cooley (who was prepping for the Senior Bowl).
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Northern Illinois will leave the MAC for football-only membership in the Mountain West.
That move will drop the MAC back to an even numbered 12 members in 2026.
The MAC is currently third in bowl league victories at 5-2.
The MAC's media package will finish in 2027 and the rating success of "MACtion" should result in a much better media income for league members.
The league could stand pat with 12 members or they could add a team like Western Kentucky. Delaware would be a good fit despite their recent joining the CUSA.
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