The 2008 Buffalo Bulls. The 2013 Bowling Green Falcons.
That is the role Ohio will be playing on Friday, attempting to spoil Western Michigan’s perfect 12-0 season. Both aforementioned teams entered the MAC Championship Game as heavy underdogs but ended up handily claiming victories and preventing the MAC from representation in BCS bowls. The life of a spoiler can be an exciting one all the same.
For the Bobcats, their last MAC title came in 1968, three years after head coach Frank Solich finished playing fullback at Nebraska. So, yes, they are due. Solich is currently in his 12th season of his Ohio career, one filled with success as he will lead them to their eighth bowl game during his tenure after Friday’s MAC Championship.