MAC Football Championship: 3 Names To Watch

Toledo and Miami (OH) play a neutral site game in Detroit for the MAC title on Saturday. Kickoff is set for Noon on ESPN. The Rockets are looking for their second-consecutive conference title, while the Redhawks will try to pick up their first since 2019. Both teams have strong rosters that have carried them to double-digit win seasons in 2023. When they play for the second time this year on Saturday, a few names will likely stick out as key contributors.  A finalist for the Lou Groza Award, the Redhawks' kicker Nicholson has made at least one field goal in every game this year. He's yet to miss a field goal attempt at all this season. If he makes three more consecutive field goals, he'll set the all-time FBS record for consecutive field goals in a single season.  Finn led the MAC in passing yardage (2384) and touchdown passes with 21 in 2023. Over his last three games, Finn has thrown six touchdowns with two interceptions. Finn is also a capable runner when he needs to be, even rushing for 172 yards in a ga