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.

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

East Division

 * 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

West Division

 * 1) Toledo Rockets (22), 142
 * 2) Western Michigan Broncos (1), 107
 * 3) Northern Illinois Huskies (1), 89
 * 4) Eastern Michigan Eagles, 74
 * 5) Central Michigan Chippewas, 62
 * 6) 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.

Records against FBS conferences
2017 records against FBS conferences

Bowl games
(Rankings from final CFP Poll; All times EST)