Because of this , they were ineligible to participate in the conference championship .
The 2012 season was the team 's first as a member of the MAC , as they continued their transition to NCAA Division I FBS play .
Because of this , team were ineligible to participate in the conference championship .
The 2012 season was the team 's first as a member of the MAC , as they continued their transition to NCAA Division I FBS play .