MAC commissioner Jon Steinbrecher discusses Miami's remarkable undefeated season and the implications for the MAC in the NCAA tournament. He explains the strategic move to bring Sacramento State in as a football affiliate to monetize conference membership. The conversation also explores the evolving landscape of college athletics, including federal legislative needs and the challenges of the transfer portal.
Dr. John Steinbrecher: "It's down to W's and L's" when It comes to the Miami RedHawks
Mid-American Conference Dr. Jon Steinbrecher smiles and reacts after Bowling Green Falcons scores a touchdown in the first play of the game against the Lafayette Leopards at Doyt Perry Stadium on August 28, 2025 in Bowling Green, Ohio.
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