Jacobson: Northern Illinois is undefeated halfway through its Mid-American Conference slate. While I don’t think anyone is shocked at the Huskies’ 4-0 mark, the way they have rolled over three of their four conference opponents might have been a bit unexpected.

While the Huskies certainly are playing well, riding a seven-game winning streak into today’s game against Western Michigan, there are a number of good squads in the MAC. Who is your surprise team to date in the MAC?

Nitz: I’ll brag a little here: I picked Kent State to finish second in the MAC East when I filled out my preseason poll in July. I still figured Ohio would roll over the whole division, and every one else would be fighting for second place. However, right now it looks like the Bobcats-Golden Flashes matchup at Dix Stadium on Nov. 23 will decide who wins the East Division.