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MAC Matrix

Current strength, projected wins and conference title chances, with results through October 25.

13 teams0 MPR Top 252 Week 9 gamesResults through October 25
Current MPR leaderMiami (OH)National #86 · MPR -5.5
Projected wins leaderToledo8.98 expected wins
Average MPR-16.0Current neutral-field strength
MPR Top 250Teams ranked 1–25 nationally
Title favoriteWestern Michigan30.5% to win the title
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Team-by-Team Outlook

Conference rank follows current MPR. Records and title chances are with results through October 25.

13 MAC teams
RankTeamMPRProj WinsSOSTitle chancesWk MPR
#1 Miami (OH)National #86 · 5-3 overall · 3-1 conf
-5.5MPR7.67Proj wins#125SOSReach34.8%Win20.7%-0.11 Week 8 MPR
#2 Western MichiganNational #89 · 5-3 overall · 3-1 conf
-5.8MPR7.95Proj wins#112SOSReach51.2%Win30.5%-0.52 Week 8 MPR
#3 ToledoNational #100 · 6-2 overall · 3-1 conf
-8.7MPR8.98Proj wins#136SOSReach45.4%Win21.7%+0.69 Week 8 MPR
#4 OhioNational #111 · 6-2 overall · 4-0 conf
-11.2MPR8.35Proj wins#135SOSReach48.6%Win19.4%-0.49 Week 8 MPR
#5 BuffaloNational #116 · 5-3 overall · 3-1 conf
-12.4MPR7.24Proj wins#129SOSReach16.6%Win6.6%+0.25 Week 8 MPR
#6 Central MichiganNational #117 · 3-5 overall · 1-3 conf
-12.5MPR5.68Proj wins#119SOSReach<0.1%Win<0.1%+0.31 Week 8 MPR
#7 Bowling GreenNational #120 · 2-6 overall · 2-2 conf
-14.2MPR4.09Proj wins#120SOSReach2.5%Win0.9%-0.18 Week 8 MPR
#8 Eastern MichiganNational #124 · 4-5 overall · 3-2 conf
-16.4MPR5.22Proj wins#131SOSReach0.5%Win0.2%+0.48 Week 8 MPR
#9 Kent StateNational #127 · 3-5 overall · 2-2 conf
-20.4MPR4.46Proj wins#102SOSReach0.3%Win<0.1%+1.08 Week 8 MPR
#10 AkronNational #129 · 1-7 overall · 0-4 conf
-21.6MPR2.37Proj wins#109SOSReach<0.1%Win<0.1%-0.72 Week 8 MPR
#11 Ball StateNational #133 · 3-5 overall · 2-2 conf
-23.9MPR4.23Proj wins#108SOSReach0.2%Win<0.1%+1.13 Week 8 MPR
#12 MassachusettsNational #136 · 4-4 overall · 1-3 conf
-26.9MPR5.16Proj wins#138SOSReach<0.1%Win<0.1%-0.10 Week 8 MPR
#13 Sacramento StateNational #137 · 1-7 overall · 0-5 conf
-28.3MPR1.64Proj wins#134SOSReach<0.1%Win<0.1%-0.65 Week 8 MPR
Snapshot: Standings and season outlook with results through October 25. Ratings after Week 8; published October 26 game forecasts retained. Method & sources →

MAC chances assume Sacramento State is eligible for the title game; league confirmation has not been established. Assumption & sensitivity →

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