A MAC team has defeated a Big Ten team in 15 consecutive seasons, excluding the 2020 pandemic-riddled campaign when both conferences played exclusively within their league for the regular season. That streak is in serious jeopardy as only two MAC vs. Big Ten showdowns remain this year. One is Central Michigan at No. 14 Penn State this Saturday. If the Chippewas are unable to pull off the upset, the final opportunity is Miami (OH) at Northwestern several hours later.
Miami presents the MAC’s best chance at continuing the streak, facing a Northwestern squad fresh off a stunning loss to an FCS squad.