Our 2025 All-MAC Football Team uses PFSN’s suite of college football metrics to highlight the highest graded players from the conference following the end of a remarkable college football season.
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PFSN All-MAC First Team Offense
- QB: Broc Lowry, Western Michigan Broncos
- RB: Sieh Bangura, Ohio Bobcats
- RB: Dontae McMillan, Eastern Michigan Eagles
- WR: Junior Vandeross III, Toledo Rockets
- WR: Chase Hendricks, Ohio Bobcats
- TE: Jyrin Johnson, Bowling Green Falcons
- OL: Shedrick Rhodes Jr., Ohio Bobcats
- OL: Davion Weatherspoon, Ohio Bobcats
- OL: Anthony Boswell, Toledo Rockets
- OL: Tyler Doty, Buffalo Bulls
- OL: Trevor Brock, Buffalo Bulls
The First Team offense is headlined by the conference champions and the league’s top runner. Western Michigan QB Broc Lowry, the MAC Offensive Player of the Year, led the Broncos to the MAC Championship. Lowry’s dual-threat production was crucial, as he accumulated 1,683 passing yards and seven touchdowns through the air, complemented by a team-high 940 rushing yards and 14 rushing touchdowns, which was the highest total among MAC quarterbacks.
Ohio RB Sieh Bangura was the conference’s premier running back, finishing the regular season with 1,243 rushing yards on 222 carries for a 5.6 yards-per-attempt average, scoring 14 rushing touchdowns for the Bobcats.
The receiving threats included Toledo WR Junior Vandeross III, a high-volume target who amassed 947 receiving yards on 75 receptions and a conference-leading 11 receiving touchdowns for the 8-4 Rockets. Ohio WR Chase Hendricks was another reliable pass catcher who contributed to the Bobcats’ success.
The offensive line showcased dominant run-blocking ability, featuring a pair of Ohio linemen, OL Shedrick Rhodes Jr. and OL Davion Weatherspoon, who helped the Bobcats average 229.1 rushing yards per game, the highest mark in the league. Toledo OL Anthony Boswell and the Buffalo duo of OL Tyler Doty and OL Trevor Brock rounded out the cohesive unit.
PFSN All-MAC First Team Defense
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- EDGE: Nadame Tucker, Western Michigan Broncos
- EDGE: Michael Heldman, Central Michigan Chippewas
- DT: Adam Trick, Miami (OH) RedHawks
- DT: Martez Poynter, Toledo Rockets
- LB: Gideon Lampron, Bowling Green Falcons
- LB: Red Murdock, Buffalo Bulls
- CB: Andre Fuller, Toledo Rockets
- CB: Avery Smith, Toledo Rockets
- CB: Kalen Carroll, Central Michigan Chippewas
- SAF: Silas Walters, Miami (OH) RedHawks
- SAF: Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Toledo Rockets
The First Team defense was defined by the dominance of the Toledo Rockets’ nation-leading unit and the top defensive player in the conference. Western Michigan EDGE Nadame Tucker, the Vern Smith Leadership Award winner and MAC Defensive Player of the Year, was a disruptive force. Tucker finished the regular season leading the conference with 1.45 sacks and 21 tackles for loss in 13 games. The interior line featured Adam Trick, an All-American out of Miami (OH), and Toledo’s Martez Poynter.
The secondary was overwhelmingly represented by the Toledo Rockets, a testament to their elite pass defense that allowed just 12.2 points per game and the third-fewest total yards allowed per game (247.8). Cornerbacks Andre Fuller and Avery Smith were pivotal in the Rockets’ defensive success. Toledo SAF Emmanuel McNeil-Warren was a versatile playmaker, recording 73 total tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, and two interceptions, with three forced fumbles.
PFSN All-MAC First Team Special Teams
- K: Cade Graham, Central Michigan Chippewas
- P: Dylan Drennan, Buffalo Bulls
- KR: Da’Realyst Clark, Kent State Golden Flashes
- PR: Wayne Harris, Kent State Golden Flashes
The First Team specialists were led by Central Michigan’s Cade Graham, who was recognized for his reliability and consistent field goal conversion rate throughout the season. Buffalo’s Dylan Drennan was a key factor in the Bulls’ field position game, consistently punting for good yardage and limiting opponents’ return opportunities.
The return specialists were explosive playmakers who defined the conference’s special teams unit. Da’Realyst Clark was recognized for his dynamic kickoff returns, including two touchdowns during the regular season, one of which was a 100-yard game-winning return. Teammate Wayne Harris was selected as the top punt returner, consistently providing the Golden Flashes with advantageous starting field position.
PFSN All-MAC Second Team Offense
- QB: Tucker Gleason, Toledo Rockets
- RB: Jordan Gant, Akron Zips
- RB: Chip Trayanum, Toledo Rockets
- WR: Langston Lewis, Central Michigan Chippewas
- WR: DeAree Rogers, Northern Illinois Huskies
- TE: Mason Williams, Ohio Bobcats
- OL: Henry Tabansi, Buffalo Bulls
- OL: Owen Snively, Eastern Michigan Eagles
- OL: Jake Timm, Buffalo Bulls
- OL: Mickey Rewolinski, Eastern Michigan Eagles
- OL: Drew Terrill, Miami (OH) RedHawks
The Second Team offense featured Toledo QB Tucker Gleason, who led the MAC in passing touchdowns (21) and threw for 2,515 yards with a 64.7% completion rate. The running back duo was led by Toledo RB Chip Trayanum and Akron RB Jordan Gant, both of whom provided strong production on the ground.
The receiving corps included Central Michigan WR Langston Lewis and Northern Illinois WR DeAree Rogers, both key contributors to their team’s aerial attacks. Ohio TE Mason Williams provided a reliable pass-catching option for the Bobcats. The offensive line was heavily represented by Buffalo with Henry Tabansi and Jake Timm, who contributed to the Bulls’ balanced offensive attack, along with the Eastern Michigan duo of Owen Snively and Mickey Rewolinski.
PFSN All-MAC Second Team Defense
- EDGE: Nathan Voorhis, Ball State Cardinals
- EDGE: Marques White, UMass Minutemen
- DT: Julien Laventure, Akron Zips
- DT: Junior Poyser, Buffalo Bulls
- LB: Jordan Kwiatkowski, Central Michigan Chippewas
- LB: Quinn Urwiler, Northern Illinois Huskies
- CB: JoJo Johnson, Bowling Green Falcons
- CB: Kobi Blackwell, Buffalo Bulls
- CB: Nasir Bowers, Toledo Rockets
- SAF: Tate Hallock, Western Michigan Broncos
- SAF: Jasper Beeler, Northern Illinois Huskies
The Second Team defense recognized strong edge play from Ball State EDGE Nathan Voorhis and UMass’ Marques White, who consistently put pressure on opposing quarterbacks. The interior line was anchored by Akron DT Julien Laventure and Buffalo DT Junior Poyser.
The linebacker corps was led by Northern Illinois LB Quinn Urwiler and Central Michigan LB Jordan Kwiatkowski. The secondary featured a trio of talented cornerbacks in Bowling Green CB JoJo Johnson, Buffalo CB Kobi Blackwell, and Toledo CB Nasir Bowers. Western Michigan SAF Tate Hallock and Northern Illinois SAF Jasper Beeler were both recognized for their versatile play at the safety position.
PFSN All-MAC Second Team Special Teams
- K: Jackson Kleather, Bowling Green Falcons
- P: Ryan Millmore, Western Michigan Broncos
- KR: Cameron Pettaway, Bowling Green Falcons
- PR: Bryson Hammer, Toledo Rockets
The Second Team special teams unit was highlighted by Bowling Green’s Jackson Kleather, who was a consistent source of points for the Falcons. Western Michigan’s Ryan Millmore provided a solid punting average for the MAC champions.
The return game featured Bowling Green’s Cameron Pettaway, the MAC Freshman of the Year, who excelled as a kickoff returner, including a 98-yard touchdown on his first collegiate touch. Toledo PR Bryson Hammer was selected as the punt returner, having led the MAC with 333 total punt return yards and 12.3 yards per return
PFSN All-MAC Third Team Offense
- QB: Parker Navarro, Ohio Bobcats
- RB: Chavon Wright, Northern Illinois Huskies
- RB: Jalen Buckley, Western Michigan Broncos
- WR: Da’Shawn Martin, Kent State Golden Flashes
- WR: Kam Perry, Miami (OH) RedHawks
- TE: Joshua Long, Eastern Michigan Eagles
- OL: Jacob Booth, Central Michigan Chippewas
- OL: Jake Burns, Bowling Green Falcons
- OL: James Carrington III, Buffalo Bulls
- OL: Kyle Brown, Massachusetts Minutemen
- OL: Nate Pabst, Bowling Green Falcons
The Third Team offense featured Ohio QB Parker Navarro, who demonstrated a strong dual-threat ability for the Bobcats, rushing for 839 yards and eight touchdowns in addition to 2,232 passing yards and 14 passing touchdowns. The running back duo included Northern Illinois’ Chavon Wright and Western Michigan’s Jalen Buckley, who saved his best for last with a dominant title game showing.
The receiving corps was led by Kent State’s Da’Shawn Martin and Miami’s Kam Perry, both productive wideouts for their teams. Eastern Michigan TE Joshua Long provided a reliable receiving threat at the tight end position. The offensive line was anchored by Bowling Green’s Nate Pabst and Jake Burns, both key to the Falcons’ protection.
PFSN All-MAC Third Team Defense
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- EDGE: Bruno Dall, Akron Zips
- EDGE: Malachi Davis, Toledo Rockets
- DT: Darin Conley, Ball State Cardinals
- DT: Pius Odjugo, Ohio Bobcats
- LB: CJ Young, Kent State Golden Flashes
- LB: K’Von Sherman, Toledo Rockets
- CB: Donte Harrison, Northern Illinois Huskies
- CB: Willizhuan Yates, Ball State Cardinals
- CB: Elijah Reed, Akron Zips
- SAF: Solomon Brown, Buffalo Bulls
- SAF: Muhammed Jammeh, Northern Illinois Huskies
The Third Team defense recognized solid edge play from Akron’s Bruno Dall and Toledo’s Malachi Davis, who recorded 9.5 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks for the Rockets. The interior line featured Ball State DT Darin Conley and Ohio DT Pius Odjugo.
The linebacker duo included Kent State’s CJ Young and Toledo’s K’Von Sherman, who led the Rockets with 14.5 tackles for loss. The secondary was highlighted by a trio of cornerbacks: Northern Illinois’ Donte Harrison, Ball State’s Willizhuan Yates, and Akron’s Elijah Reed. Northern Illinois’ Muhammed Jammeh and Buffalo’s Solomon Brown were recognized for their solid play at safety.
PFSN All-MAC Third Team Special Teams
- K: Rudy Kessinger, Eastern Michigan Eagles
- P: Pierse Stainton, Miami (OH) RedHawks
- KR: Keith Reynolds, Miami (OH) RedHawks
- PR: Victor Snow, Buffalo Bulls
The Third Team specialists unit included Eastern Michigan kicker Rudy Kessinger, who was a consistent point scorer for the Eagles. Miami (OH)’s Pierse Stainton was recognized for his punting ability, which helped the RedHawks control field position.
Stainton was joined on the third team by teammate, Keith Reynolds, while Buffalo’s Victor Snow was selected as the punt returner, providing a reliable option for the Bulls’ special teams unit.
