Call To MACtion

Toledo men's golf junior Bence Bertényi joins Call to MACtion!

Fresh off his second individual tournament victory of the fall, Bertényi talks about his impressive start to the season, winning at the historic Inverness Club and what has contributed to his success on the course.

The Budapest, Hungary native also shares his journey to Toledo, adjusting to life in the United States and some of his favorite experiences away from golf.

Plus, we get to know Bence a little better with another edition of the MACtion Minute!

Eastern Michigan women's soccer goalkeeper Ella Holland joins Call to MACtion!

Holland talks about the Eagles' impressive start to conference play, a program-record five consecutive shutouts and what it takes to stay mentally focused between the posts. She also reflects on her record-tying 20-save performance, her growth as a goalkeeper and the team's goals as she navigates her final collegiate season.

Plus, we get to know Ella away from the field with another edition of the MACtion Minute!

UMass field hockey head coach Barb Weinberg joins Call to MACtion!

Weinberg talks about the Minutewomen’s perfect 8-0 start, including statement wins over No. 8 Liberty and No. 3 Harvard, and what has fueled one of the nation’s top teams.

She also discusses the team’s dominant defensive play and how her own experience as an All-American goalkeeper and U.S. National Team member has shaped her coaching career.

Plus, get to know Coach Weinberg away from the field in the MACtion Minute!

Ball State volleyball's Sophie Ledbetter joins Call to MACtion!

Ledbetter talks about the Cardinals’ strong start to the season, reaching 1,000 career digs and earning three straight MAC Defensive Player of the Week honors. She also discusses balancing Division I volleyball with clinicals as a nursing major, Ball State’s summer trip to Spain and Portugal, playing for Kelli Miller Phillips and the Hamilton Southeastern connections that continue to follow her volleyball journey.

Plus, get to know Sophie away from the court in the MACtion Minute!

UMass quarterback William “Pop” Watson III joins Call to MACtion following a huge season-opening win over Rutgers. The Springfield, Massachusetts native talks about returning home to play for the Minutemen, what went into UMass’ statement victory over a Big Ten opponent and the belief building inside the program.

Watson also discusses what he has learned along the way and what comes next for the Minutemen. Plus, we get to know Pop off the field with the MACtion Minute!!!

Sacramento State is officially in the MAC - and now it’s time to play some football!

On this episode of Call to MACtion, Sacramento State Director of Athletics Mark Orr joins the show ahead of the Hornets’ historic first game as a member of the Mid-American Conference against Eastern Michigan.

Orr takes us inside Sacramento State’s journey to the FBS, what joining the MAC means for the university and what he expects when the Hornets take the field Saturday. We wrap things up with a California-themed MACtion Minute, getting to know Orr away from the AD chair.

A new era begins Saturday. Welcome to the MAC, Sacramento State.

Call to MACtion is back!

MAC Commissioner Dr. Jon Steinbrecher joins the podcast to help kick off the 2026-27 season and discuss the latest around the MAC.

Hear from Commissioner Steinbrecher on the state of the Conference, the upcoming season, the changing landscape of college athletics and what's ahead for the MAC.

In this episode of Call to MACtion, we welcome UMass Director of Athletics Ryan Bamford as the Minutemen officially join the Mid-American Conference. Ryan shares what the move means for UMass across all sports, how the decision came together, and what MAC fans can expect from the newest member of the league. We also get to know Ryan on a personal level - from his days as a sharpshooter at Ithaca College to being the second most competitive person in the Bamford household.

Join Buffalo Women's Soccer's Ashlyn O'Shea, Jasmine Guerber and Laura Bogner as they take over the Call To MACtion podcast!

Western Michigan Volleyball's Logan Case, Anna Calcagno, Madison Merz and Reeghan Boyer take over the Call To MACtion podcast!