Scouting Central Michigan
Best player:Quarterback Cooper Rush, a third-year junior and returning starter, is coming off a productive season that saw him throw for 3,157 yards and 27 touchdowns.
The case for Central Michigan:The Chippewas return several key pieces from their Bahamas Bowl squad of a year ago and carry much motivation from head coach John Bonamego's commitment to coach while undergoing cancer treatment.
The case for Oklahoma State: The Cowboys are heavy favorites against a team picked for the middle of the MAC, and should be intent on carrying over momentum and optimism from last year's late-season rally to a winning record.