Thirteen University of Toledo student-athletes were named to the 2017 Academic All-Mid-American Conference football team, the conference announced on Wednesday
It is the second-highest number of Academic All-MAC selections in UT history, tying the 2014 squad, which also had 13. The 2000 team had 14 Academic All-MAC honorees.
The Academic All-MAC honor is for student-athletes who have excelled in athletics and academics. To qualify, a student-athlete must have at least a 3.20 cumulative GPA and have participated in at least 50 percent of the contests for that particular sport. First-year students and transfers in their first year of residence are not eligible for the award.