The Huskies on offense are led by quarterback Rocky Lombardi (who is no relation to the famous NFL coach- though his dad Tony did have a 30-year collegiate coaching career.
With how far ahead Toledo is at present, both teams will absolute have to win if they have any hopes of claiming the West division by the end of the weeknight season. The Eagles are 4-3 (2-1 MAC), while the Huskies are the opposite with a 3-4 overall record- but more importantly, an identical 2-1 MAC record. The Huskies are also on a two game winning streak.
Eastern Michigan takes their two game winning streak to DeKalb, Illinois where they face off against the Huskies of Northern Illinois.