This Black Friday, the Northern Illinois Huskies and Kent State Golden Flashes will be shopping for a final victory in the 2016 season.
Four years ago, the two opponents squared off in the MAC Championship Game. This matchup was actually the last time two ranked opponents (No. 19 Northern Illinois vs. No. 18 Kent State, AP poll) faced each other in the conference, with the Huskies victorious 44-37.
However, with changing times come changing records. The six-time defending MAC West champion Huskies enter the game at 4-7, ending their successful run in the conference. Unlike Kent State (3-8), bowl hopes remain possible, but slim for Northern Illinois.