Whether it’s momentum, or simply fear of missing out, there is definitely a change in the air about returning to action this season for a host of conferences across America. Add another Midwest league to the list, now.

The Toledo Blade is reporting that there is a growing sentiment among Mid-American Conference administrators and coaches the league should play a fall football season or not play at all, according to league sources.

Dave Briggs reported that athletics directors met last night, and the hope is for 6 to 8-game season, beginning Oct. 24, with title game at Ford Field. The school presidents are expected to meet Saturday. “We don’t have a choice,” source said.

The MAC, which postponed its football season Aug. 8 because of the coronavirus pandemic, initially aimed to play all of its fall sports, including football, during the spring semester.

The MAC reaffirmed its delay plans with a short statement Wednesday from commissioner Jon Steinbrecher, who said, “Currently there are no plans to play a fall season in any sport.”

It’s unclear where the pressure may be coming from, but the timing of this report is interesting consider the Big Ten made its announcement to re-start a day earlier, and the MAC makes up largely the same footprint as the Big Ten.