CANTON, OHIO - The Toledo Rockets and Ohio Bobcats have been selected to win the West and East Divisions respectfully in the 2017 Mid-American Conference Football Preseason Poll. The poll was announced at the league’s annual MAC Football Media Day at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton and was determined by members of the league’s media members. Toledo was also selected to win the 2017 Marathon MAC Football Championship Game.
In the East Division, defending East Division Champion Ohio was selected first with 131 total points, only two points greater that second-place selection Miami RedHawks with 129 total points.