It's time to start the MAC title run to Detroit. Ohio whipped the holy living crap out of Buffalo last year when they were pretty stacked. I don't expect another blowout but I do see Ohio coming away with a win.

Ohio - 37
Buffalo - 24

Hate to put too much emphasis on a conference opener but I think winning this game will determine a run to Detroit for Ohio or not. Especially with NIU coming to town the following week, which is, to me, a 50-50 game.

It would show me that the team has rallied around each other, decided to take the disappointing non-conference slate as a learning experience, put it behind them and focus on a new goal.

There are still plenty of players around who were on the roster when they lost two years ago up there, just a week after wetting the bed against Akron and blowing the MACC appearance. A win in a stadium where they are few and far between would be a great first step in righting the course.

Buffalo will come in with a sense of urgency I imagine after losing to Miami last week. If the Cats cam jump out to say a 14 point lead that could get them down and out.