MAC Championship, Noon EST-ESPN: Ohio vs Miami (OH) (-2)
A battle of Ohio goes down in the Motor City Saturday afternoon with a shot at the MAC title on the line.
The RedHawks own the regular season victory, defeating Ohio 30-20 at home.
Anthony Tyus III injured his foot late in the second half of that defeat. A Northwestern transfer, Tyus III rushed for 960 yards and eight touchdowns this season while missing a game.
For Miami (OH), contributions from transfer wideouts Kam Perry (Indiana) and Andre Johnson (Arizona State) could make a difference in Saturday’s contest.
Sun Belt Championship, 7:30 EST-ESPN, Marshall vs Louisiana (-6)
The 10-2 Ragin’ Cajuns take on the 9-3 Thundering Herd for the first time this season.
Louisiana boasts the No.2 defense in the conference, thanks in part to Missouri transfer Carmycah Glass.
Glass, a 6’4” linebacker, totaled 69 tackles during the regular season.
Marshall’s passing attack is headed by a pair of transfers.
Braylon Braxton, who transferred from Tulsa, 1,431 passing yards and 17 touchdowns along with 544 rushing yards and four scores.
Christian Fitzpatrick, a Michigan State transfer, leads the team in receiving with 569 yards and six touchdowns.
