BUFFALO, NY – Athlon Sports released its preseason All-Mid-American Conference football team and nine University at Buffalo players were named to the squad. The list was headlined by three first-team selections, wide receiver Anthony Johnson, tight end Tyler Mabry and linebacker Khalil Hodge.
Center James O'Hagan and defensive end Chuck Harris were named to the second team. The third team included quarterback Tyree Jackson and cornerback Cameron Lewis. Offensive lineman Evin Ksiezarczyk and running back Johnathan Hawkins (as an all-purpose player) were named to the fourth team.