MAC Football Championship

MAC Football Championship (1997- )

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The MAC Football Championship is a football game between the winners of the East and West divisions of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) to determine the conference champion. The game has been played and aired on one of ESPN TV's family of networks since 5 December 1997, when the conference was first divided into divisions and since 2003 has been sponsored by Marathon Oil. The winner of the game is guaranteed a berth in a bowl game which the MAC has contractual obligations to field a team. Since 2004, the championship game has been played at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. Previously the game was held at campus sites. In 2000, 2001, and 2007, due to an unbalanced conference schedule, the team with best division record within each division was awarded that division's championship game berth. In other years, the teams with the best overall conference records received a berth.

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Scheduleevery Saturday at 12:00 (180 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
2024-12-072024 MAC Football Championship Game: Miami RedHawks vs. Ohio BobcatsDec 7, 2024
2023-12-022023 MAC Football Championship Game: Miami (OH) Redhawks vs. Toledo RocketsDec 2, 2023
2022-12-032022 MAC Football Championship Game: Toledo vs. OhioDec 3, 2022
2021-12-042021 MAC Football Championship Game: Kent State vs. Northern IllinoisDec 4, 2021
2020-12-182020 MAC Football Championship Game: Ball State vs. BuffaloDec 18, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the MAC Football Championship premiere?

The MAC Football Championship first premiered on December 6, 1997.

Which teams played in the game and who won?

The game was between the Marshall Thundering Herd and the Toledo Rockets, with Marshall winning 34-14.

What was the location of the game?

The game was played at Marshall Stadium in Huntington, West Virginia.

Who was the MVP of the game?

Chad Pennington, the quarterback for Marshall, was named the MVP of the 1997 MAC Football Championship game.

How many people attended the game?

The attendance for the 1997 MAC Football Championship game was 23,102.

Who was the head coach for Marshall at the time?

The head coach for Marshall during the 1997 MAC Football Championship was Bob Pruett.

What was the regular season record for both teams?

Both Marshall and Toledo had a 9-2 record during the regular season leading up to the 1997 MAC Football Championship game.

Did both teams receive a bowl game invitation?

Yes, both Marshall and Toledo received bowl game invitations following the 1997 MAC Football Championship game.

Which bowl game did Marshall go to?

Marshall was invited to the Motor City Bowl in Detroit, Michigan.

Which bowl game did Toledo go to?

Toledo was invited to the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas.

Who led the team in rushing for Marshall during the 1997 MAC Football Championship game?

Doug Chapman led the Thundering Herd in rushing, with 114 yards on 23 carries and one touchdown.

Which player led the team in receiving for Toledo?

Chris Holmes led the Rockets in receiving, with 6 receptions for 120 yards.

Did both teams have any players drafted to the NFL after the 1997 season?

Yes, both Marshall and Toledo had players drafted to the NFL after the 1997 season.

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Also known as

  • Marathon MAC Football Championship (United States)
  • MACCG (United States)
  • MAC Football Championship Game (United States)
  • Mid-American Conference Championship Game (United States)
  • Mid-American Conference Championship (United States)

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