MACtion: Excitement abounds in unpredictable league race

The Mid-American Conference (MAC) is having a rollercoaster season in college football. Five games into conference play, four teams—Ohio, Bowling Green, Miami (Ohio), and Western Michigan—are tied at the top with identical 4-1 records. Toledo and Buffalo are close behind at 3-2. With three games left in the season, the MAC title is still up for grabs. This is the first time since Jordan Lynch's Northern Illinois dynasty of 2011-12 that no team has won back-to-back championships. The excitement begins Tuesday at 7 p. m. ET on CBS Sports Network, with Ball State traveling to Buffalo. The Buffaloes are hoping to stay in the title race against Ball State's strong passing offense, ranked fourth in the MAC. Meanwhile, key matchups like Western Michigan at Bowling Green and Ohio at Toledo will grab attention.One player to watch is Bowling Green tight end Harold Fannin Jr. He's proving to be a standout, statistically among the best nationally. His contributions could swing the tide in the MAC Championship. Additionally, Western Michigan's running back Jaden Nixon, a transfer from Oklahoma State, has been a game-changer. Buffalo's linebacker duo, Shaun Dolac and Red Murdock, are making waves, ranking first and third nationally in tackles. They're not only rising Buffalo's profile but also showcasing the MAC's talent.