Ohio was picked to win the MAC East in a media poll at the MAC Football Media Day. The Bobcats, winners of the East last year, edged out Miami in this year's voting.

Team (First Place Votes) Points

MAC East Division

1. Ohio (11) 131

2. Miami (12) 129

3. Bowling Green (1) 88

4. Akron 79

5. Buffalo 41

6. Kent State 36

MAC West Division

1. Toledo (22) 142

2. Western Michigan (1) 107

3. Northern Illinois (1) 89

4. Eastern Michigan 74

5. Central Michigan 62

6. Ball State 30

2017 MAC Championship Game Winner: Toledo (21), Western Michigan (1), Bowling Green (1), Miami (1).