The end of the MAC college football season has officially brought our end-of-season awards at Pro Football Network. With the launch of College Football Network around the corner, our first annual CFN All-Americans, All-Conference, and individual/team awards are live across the landscape.
MAC Football Team Honors for 2022
- Player of the Year
Kurtis Rourke, QB, Ohio - Offensive Player of the Year
Kurtis Rourke, QB, Ohio - Defensive Player of the Year
Marcus Fuqua, S, Buffalo - Newcomer of the Year
Sam Wiglusz, WR, Ohio - Coach of the Year
Tim Albin, Ohio - Game of the Year
Bowling Green vs. Marshall, Week 3
MAC Offense
- Quarterback of the Year
Kurtis Rourke, Ohio - Running Back of the Year
Carson Steele, Ball State - Wide Receiver of the Year
Devontez Walker, Kent State - Tight End of the Year
Jamal Turner, Toledo - Offensive Lineman of the Year
Marcellus Johnson, Eastern Michigan - Offensive Line of the Year
Toledo Rockets - Offensive Rookie of the Year
Tanner Koziol, Ball State
First-Team All-MAC Offense
QB: Kurtis Rourke, Ohio
RB: Carson Steele, Ball State
RB: Marquez Cooper, Kent State
WR: Devontez Walker, Kent State
WR: Sam Wiglusz, Ohio
WR: Jayshon Jackson, Ball State
TE: Jamal Turner, Toledo
FLEX: Sieh Bangura, Ohio
OT: Marcellus Johnson, Eastern Michigan
G: Vinny Sciury, Toledo
C: Parker Titsworth, Ohio
G: Hagen Meservy, Ohio
OT: Nick Rosi, Toledo
Second-Team All-MAC Offense
QB: Dequan Finn, Toledo
RB: Samson Evans, Eastern Michigan
RB: Sean Tyler, Western Michigan
WR: Alex Adams, Akron
WR: Shocky Jacques-Louis, Akron
WR: Corey Crooms, Western Michigan
TE: Brady Hunt, Ball State
FLEX: Mac Hippenhammer, Miami (OH)
OT: Evan Buss, Northern Illinois
G: Sidy Sow, Eastern Michigan
C: Ethan Crowe, Ball State
G: Tyler Doty, Buffalo
OT: Brian Dooley, Eastern Michigan
Honorable Mention All-MAC Offense
QB: Matt McDonald, Bowling Green
RB: Antario Brown, Northern Illinois
RB: Jacquez Stuart, Toledo
WR: Odieu Hilaire, Bowling Green
WR: Tanne Knue, Eastern Michigan
WR: Jerjuan Newton, Toledo
TE: Tanner Koziol, Ball State
FLEX: Carlos Carriere, Central Michigan
OT: Isaiah Wright, Buffalo
G: John Champe, Northern Illinois
C: Sam Allan, Kent State
G: Kendall Major, Toledo
OT: Alex Wollschlaeger, Bowling Green
MAC Defense
- Defensive Lineman of the Year
Jose Ramirez, Eastern Michigan - Linebacker of the Year
Shaun Dolac, Buffalo - Cornerback of the Year
Quinyon Mitchell, Toledo - Safety of the Year
Marcus Fuqua, Buffalo - Defensive Line of the Year
Toledo Rockets - Secondary of the Year
Ball State Cardinals - Defensive Rookie of the Year
Adonis Williams Jr., Ohio
First-Team All-MAC Defense
EDGE: Karl Brooks, Bowling Green
EDGE: Jose Ramirez, Eastern Michigan
DT: Braden Fiske, Western Michigan
DT: Desjuan Johnson, Toledo
LB: Shaun Dolac, Buffalo
LB: James Patterson, Buffalo
LB: Bryce Houston, Ohio
CB: Quinyon Mitchell, Toledo
CB: Amechi Uzodinma II, Ball State
CB: Montre Miller, Kent State
S: Marcus Fuqua, Buffalo
S: Tariq Drake, Ohio
FLEX: Keni-H Lovely, Western Michigan
Second-Team All-MAC Defense
EDGE: Thomas Incoom, Central Michigan
EDGE: Jamal Hines, Toledo
DT: Daymon Williams, Buffalo
DT: Judge Culpepper, Toledo
LB: Bubba Arslanian, Akron
LB: Dyontae Johnson, Toledo
LB: Dallas Gant, Toledo
CB: Donte Kent, Central Michigan
CB: Nic Jones, Ball State
CB: John Saunders Jr., Miami (OH)
S: Jaquan Amos, Ball State
S: Jordan Riley-Scott, Ball State
FLEX: Corvin Moment, Western Michigan
Honorable Mention All-MAC Defense
EDGE: Andre Carter, Western Michigan
EDGE: Jack McCrory, Ohio
DT: Devonte O’Malley, Northern Illinois
DT: CJ West, Kent State
LB: Cole Pearce, Ball State
LB: Kyle Moretti, Central Michigan
LB: Keye Thompson, Ohio
CB: Tyson Durant, Akron
CB: Kempton Shine, Eastern Michigan
CB: Dorian Jackson, Western Michigan
S: Maxen Hook, Toledo
S: Matthew Salopek, Miami (OH)
FLEX: Kerry Martin Jr., Akron
MAC Special Teams
- Kicker of the Year
Jesus Gomez, Eastern Michigan - Punter of the Year
Lucas Borrow, Ball State - Specialist of the Year
Jaylon Jackson, Eastern Michigan
First-Team All-MAC Specialists
Kicker: Alex McNulty, Buffalo
Kickoff Specialist: Ben VanGunten, Ball State
Punter: Dom Dzioban, Miami (OH)
Kick Returner: Jaylon Jackson, Eastern Michigan
Punt Returner: Jalen Walker, Miami (OH)
Special Teamer: Blake Hester, Akron
Second-Team All-MAC Specialists
Kicker: Jesus Gomez, Eastern Michigan
Kickoff Specialist: Tristian Vandenberg, Ohio
Punter: Lucas Borrow, Ball State
Kick Returner: Sean Tyler, Western Michigan
Punt Returner: Adam Beale, Toledo
Special Teamer: Jordan Kwiatkowski, Central Michigan
Honorable Mention All-MAC Specialists
Kicker: Thomas Cluckey, Toledo
Kickoff Specialist: Niko Paxos, Akron
Punter: Luke Elzinga, Central Michigan
Kick Returner: Keegan Wilburn, Ohio
Punt Returner: Jayshon Jackson, Ball State
Special Teamer: Josh McCarty, Eastern Michigan
Congratulations to all those players selected. For any questions regarding these selections or the process behind them, feel free to email them to me or ask on Twitter (@CamMellor).