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. Previous season Preseason Preseason Poll The Preseason poll was released at the MAC Media Day in Canton, Ohio. East Division Ohio Bobcats (11), 131 Miami RedHawks (12), 129 Bowling Green Falcons (1), 88 Akron Zips, 79 Buffalo Bulls, 41 Kent State Golden Flashes, 36 West Division Toledo Rockets (22), 142 Western Michigan Broncos (1), 107 Northern Illinois Huskies (1), 89 Eastern Michigan Eagles, 74 Central Michigan Chippewas, 62 Ball State Cardinals, 30 MAC Championship 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. Head coaches Pre-season coaching changes Schedule Regular season Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Championship game Week 14 (MAC Championship game) Records against FBS conferences 2017 records against FBS conferences Power–Five conferences and independents Group of Five conferences FCS Subdivision Postseason Postseason Bowl games (Rankings from final CFP Poll; All times EST) Home game attendance References