2017 Mid-American Conference football season

The 2017 Mid-American Conference football season was the 72nd season for the Mid-American Conference (MAC) and part of the 2017 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The season began on August 31 and ended on November 25. The entire schedule was released on March 1. The Toledo Rockets won the conference championship game over the Akron Zips.

The Preseason poll was released at the MAC Media Day in Canton, Ohio.

1. Ohio Bobcats (11), 131

2. Miami RedHawks (12), 129

3. Bowling Green Falcons (1), 88

4. Akron Zips, 79

5. Buffalo Bulls, 41

6. Kent State Golden Flashes, 36

7. Toledo Rockets (22), 142

8. Western Michigan Broncos (1), 107

9. Northern Illinois Huskies (1), 89

10. Eastern Michigan Eagles, 74

11. Central Michigan Chippewas, 62

12. Ball State Cardinals, 30

The Toledo Rockets were selected as favorites to win the Mid-American Conference by receiving 21 of 24 votes. Others receiving one vote a piece were defending champions, Western Michigan Broncos, Bowling Green Falcons and Miami RedHawks.

2017 records against FBS conferences

Coach of The Year – Jason Candle, Toledo

Freshman of the Year – Marcus Childers, Northern Illinois

Offensive Player of the Year – Logan Woodside, Toledo

Defensive Player of the Year – Sutton Smith, Northern Illinois

Special Teams Player of the Year – Darius Phillips, Western Michigan

Vern Smith Leadership Award Winner – Logan Woodside, Toledo

2017 All–MAC First Team Offense

Quarterback – Logan Woodside, Toledo

Offensive Lineman – Max Scharping, Northern Illinois

Offensive Lineman – Chukwuma Okorafor, Western Michigan

Offensive Linemen – Elijah Nkansah, Toledo

Offensive Lineman – Brant Weiss, Toledo

Offensive Lineman – John Keenoy, Western Michigan

Tight End – Shane Wimann, Northern Illinois

Wide Receiver – Diontae Johnson, Toledo

Wide Receiver – Anthony Johnson, Buffalo

Wide Receiver – James Gardner, Miami

Wide Receiver – Sergio Bailey, Eastern Michigan

Running Back – Jarvion Franklin, Western Michigan

Running Back – Terry Swanson, Toledo

Placekicker – Jameson Vest, Toledo

2017 All–MAC First team Defense

Outside Linebacker – Ulysees Gilbert, Akron

Outside Linebacker – Jim Jones, Kent State

Inside Linebacker – Khalil Hodge, Buffalo

Inside Linebacker – Quentin Poling, Ohio

Down Lineman – Sutton Smith, Northern Illinois

Down Lineman – Maxx Crosby, Eastern Michigan

Down Lineman – Joe Ostman, Central Michigan

Down Lineman – Anthony Winbush, Ball State

Defensive Back – Amari Coleman, Central Michigan

Defensive Back – Darius Phillips, Western Michigan

Defensive Back – Brody Hoying, Eastern Michigan

Defensive Back – Shawun Lurry, Northern Illinois

Punter – Joe Davidson, Bowling Green

2017 All–MAC First Team Specialists

Kickoff Return Specialist – Darius Phillips, Western Michigan

Punt Return Specialist – Diontae Johnson, Toledo

2017 All–MAC Second Team Offense

Quarterback – Nathan Rourke, Ohio

Offensive Lineman – Jake Pruehs, Ohio

Offensive Lineman – Jimmy Leatiota, Eastern Michigan

Offensive Lineman – Joe Lowery, Ohio

Offensive Lineman – Luke Juriga, Western Michigan

Offensive Lineman – Joe Anderson, Ohio

Tight End – Donnie Ernsberger, Western Michigan

Wide Receiver – Corey Willis, Central Michigan

Wide Receiver – Justin Hall, Ball State

Wide Receiver – Papi White, Ohio

Wide Receiver – Teo Redding, Bowling Green

Running Back – A. J. Ouellette, Ohio

Running Back – Jonathan Ward, Central Michigan

Placekicker – Jake Suder, Bowling Green

2017 All–MAC Second Team Defense

Outside Linebacker – Bobby Jones IV, Northern Illinois

Outside Linebacker – Chad Moore, Ohio

Inside Linebacker – Robert Spillane, Western Michigan

Inside Linebacker – Malik Fountain, Central Michigan

Down Lineback – Jeremiah Harris, Eastern Michigan

Down Lineback – Ola Adeniyi, Toledo

Down Lineback – Demone Harris, Buffalo

Down Lineback – Jon Cunningham, Kent State

Defensive Back – Alvin Davis, Akron

Defensive Back – Josh Cox, Central Michigan

Defensive Back – Sam Beal, Western Michigan

Defensive Back – Javon Hagan, Ohio

Punter – Derek Adams, Kent State

2017 All–MAC Second Team Specialists

Kickoff Return Specialist – Diontae Johnson, Toledo

Punt Return Specialist – Darius Phillips, Western Michigan

2017 All–MAC Third Team Offense

Quarterback – Brogan Roback, Eastern Michigan

Offensive Lineman – JP Quinn, Central Michigan

Offensive Lineman – Jordan Steckler, Northern Illinois

Offensive Lineman – James O’Hagan, Buffalo

Offensive Lineman – Vinnie Palazeti, Ball State

Offensive Lineman – Jordan Rigg, Miami

Tight End – Tyler Conklin, Central Michigan

Wide Receiver – Mark Chapman, Central Michigan

Wide Receiver – Scotty Miller, Bowling Green

Wide Receiver – Tra’Von Chapman, Akron

Wide Receiver – Spencer Tears, Northern Illinois

Running Back – Jordan Huff, Northern Illinois

Running Back – Andrew Clair, Bowling Green

Placekicker – Louie Zervos, Ohio

2017 All–MAC Third Team Defense

Outside Linebacker – Jawuan Johnson, Northern Illinois

Outside Linebacker – Asantay Brown, Western Michigan

Inside Linebacker – Jason Beck, Eastern Michigan

Inside Linebacker – Nate Locke, Bowling Green

Down Lineman – Chuck Harris, Buffalo

Down Lineman – Josh Corcoran, Northern Illinois

Down Lineman – Jamal Davis II, Akron

Down Lineman – Ikeem Allen, Miami

Defensive Back – Heath Harding, Miami

Defensive Back – Demetrius Monday, Kent State

Defensive Back – Bradd Ellis, Ohio

Defensive Back – Vince Calhoun, Eastern Michigan

Punter – Derrick Mitchell, Western Michigan

2017 All–MAC Third Team Specialists

Kickoff Return Specialist – Malik Dunner, Ball State

Punt Return Specialist – Papi White, Ohio

(Rankings from final CFP Poll; All times EST)