Coach Frank Solich's team has not recorded a losing record since 2008 and lost all three of its MAC contests last year by seven points or less. The Bobcats haven't claimed a conference title since 1968, but the drought should end this season. Ohio was the clear favorite in the East and is Athlon's pick to win the league this fall. In Athlon's MAC prediction meeting, there was little debate about the projected champion for 2018. Ohio is the Clear Favorite to win the MAC
