Do the RedHawks still have a shot at going to the MAC Championship Game?

Believe it or not, yes, but only assuming they win their last four games (which is a tough assumption, taking into consideration the score of their last game and that Miami must face undefeated Ball State next Tuesday, Nov. 11). If Miami wins tonight and if Toledo wins at Akron tomorrow night, the RedHawks would find themselves in a five-way tie for first place in the East Division along with Akron, Buffalo, Bowling Green and Temple.

Which Miami player caught his first two passes of the season in the loss to Kent State?

Senior tight end Pat Shepard, who came into the game with a career total of three receptions in 34 games as a RedHawk (one as a sophomore, two as a junior), caught passes of 12 and 3 yards from Clay Belton in the third quarter.

Why are many Buffalo fans probably on the verge of a nervous collapse?

Four of the Bulls' last five games have been decided on the last play. They beat Temple 30-28 on a 35-yard touchdown pass from Drew Willy to Naaman Roosevelt as time expired,

they lost to Central Michigan 27-25 when a 46-yard field goal attempt by A.J. Principe bounced off the right upright, they lost to Western Michigan 34-28 in overtime and they beat Army

27-24 in overtime.

Where does Miami senior Jake Richardson stand in his quest to lead the nation in punting?

Although he had only one punt in his last game for 44 yards and his average remained at 46.8, he moved up from fourth to third in the NCAA rankings and is 0.45 yards behind the leader (he had been 0.58 yards behind prior to the KSU game).

Which Miami outside linebacker has become a starter over the last four games in place of Butkus Award Watch List candidate Caleb Bostic?

Senior Chris Shula, the son of former Cincinnati Bengals coach Dave Shula and grandson of former Baltimore Colts and Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula, has started the last four games. He ranks fourth on the team with 41 tackles. Bostic is fifth with 33 tackles.