After 58 years as a conference, and eight seasons as a two division conference, the Mid-American Conference is one of the perennial conferences in football. In 2004, they sent five teams to various bowls and hope to repeat that record this year.

2005 Predicted Order of Finish

EASTERN

1. BOWLING GREEN
With Marshall and Central Florida leaving, the falcons shift into the Eastern Division. Even though they are facing different opponents, the Falcons should win their division. Quarterback Omar Jacobs will lead them to the Eastern Division title.

2. MIAMI (OHIO)
With outstanding talent on both sides of the ball, the Redhawks should be favorites to win this division. One of the best passing combos of quarterback Josh Betts and wide receiver Ryne Robinson should prove a challenge for any defense. Among the nation