An open thread for a MAC game, you say? When it involves former Ohio State assistant Darrell Hazell (and LB coach Marcus Freeman) trying to capture a championship and potential BCS bid for Kent State, it absolutely makes sense.
Besides, this is a matchup of ranked teams, which is more than you could say for 90% of the Big Ten games played this season.
| Time | GAME | TV | INTERNET | FAVORITE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00PM | #18 Kent State vs #19 Northern Illinois | ESPN2 | WatchESPN | NIU (-7½) |
