MAC championship: Western Michigan 29, Ohio 23

Western Michigan linebacker Robert Spillane, center, raises his arm in the air as he is mobbed by his teammates after intercepting a pass late in the fourth quarter. The play sealed the win for Western Michigan.

Western Michigan head coach P.J. Fleck raises his hands in the air as time expires in the fourth quarter Friday night.

Western Michigan linebacker Kasey Carson, facing, celebrates with teammate Austin Guido after the game.

Western Michigan's Jamauri Bogan (32) looks for an opening on a carry against Ohio Friday Dec. 2, 2016, during the Mid-American Conference Championship game at Ford Field in Detroit. Western Michigan won 29-23, and finished the season 13-0.

Western Michigan's Corey Davis (84) leads a pack of Ohio University defenders after a pass reception, Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, during the Mid-American Conference Championship game at Ford Field in Detroit.

Western Michigan wide receiver Corey Davis runs the ball in the first half.

Western Michigan quarterback Zach Terrell throws a pass for a touchdown in the first half.

Western Michigan defensive end Andre Turner celebrates a fumble recovery.

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder poses for a photo with Western Michigan head coach P.J. Fleck prior to the game.

Western Michigan head coach P.J. Fleck, left, and Ohio head coach Frank Solich shake hands while chatting on the field during pregame warm-ups.

Ford Field is full of fans in the first half.

Western Michigan fans have adopted the team's slogan: "Row the boat."

Western Michigan's Eric Assoua (33) sacks Ohio University quarterback Quinton Maxwell in the first half.

Western Michigan kicker Butch Hampton (37) kicks his first of five field goals against Ohio University.

Western Michigan's Corey Davis (84) can't reach a pass near the end zone in the first half.

Ohio University's Kurt Laseak (99) stops Western Michigan quarterback Zach Terrell (11) on a keeper.

Western Michigan head coach P.J. Fleck is reportedly only interested in a position involving schools in Power Five conferences.

Ohio University head coach Frank Solich is seen along the sidelines.

Ohio University quarterback Greg Windham (14) drops back for a pass in the first half.

Ohio University's Jordan Reid (12) falls into the end zone for a touchdown pass reception.

Ohio quarterback Quinton Maxwell fumbles the ball in the first half.

Ohio running back Dorian Brown is tackled by Western Michigan linebacker Robert Spillane, left, and defensive end Keion Adams in the first half.

Western Michigan defensive lineman Eric Assoua sacks Ohio quarterback Quinton Maxwell in the first half.

Western Michigan head coach P.J. Fleck celebrates after his team sacked Ohio in the first half.

Western Michigan running back Jamauri Bogan runs the ball in the first half.

Western Michigan running back Jamauri Bogan averages 5.3 yards a carry.

Ohio wide receiver Jordan Reid dives into the end zone for a touchdown in the first half.

Ohio quarterback Greg Windham throws a pass in the first half.

Western Michigan quarterback Zach Terrell looks for an open man in the first half.

Western Michigan wide receiver Carrington Thompson leaps high into the air to make a reception in the first half.

Western Michigan head coach P.J. Fleck celebrates a touchdown in the first half.

Corey Davis, WR, 6-3, 213: Many draft analysts think he might be the best receiver in this class. He might be nudged out of the top-10 selections because he didn’t play for a Power Five team. PROJECTION: 1

P.J. Fleck

Western Michigan wide receiver Corey Davis catches passes during pregame warm-ups.

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Western Michigan head coach P.J. Fleck huddles with his team before the game.

A Ohio University fan holds up a sign during the first half.

Western Michigan fans cheer in the final minute of play.

Ohio University's Papi White (4) falls into the end zone for a touchdown in front of Western Michigan's Sam Beal (18).

Ohio University's Papi White (4) celebrates his touchdown with teammate Troy Mangen (82).

Western Michigan head coach P.J. Fleck puts on a championship cap as player holds up an oar.

Western Michigan head coach P.J. Fleck hugs kicker Butch Hampton (37).

Western Michigan fan cheers on her team.

Western Michigan quarterback Zach Terrell (11) celebrates with Austin Regan (93) after beating Ohio University for the MAC championship Friday night at Ford Field.

Western Michigan head coach P.J. Fleck holds up the trophy with his team after beating Ohio University.

Western Michigan's Jamauri Bogan (32) and Robert Spillane (10) chat with fans after beating Ohio University.

Western Michigan quarterback Zach Terrell throws a pass in the second half.

Ohio cornerback Bradd Wllis runs with the ball after making an interception in the second half.

Western Michigan wide receiver Carrington Thompson makes a catch while under pressure from Ohio cornerback Bradd Ellis in the second half.

Ohio running back Papi White can't complete this reception while under pressure from Western Michigan cornerback Darius Phillips in the second half.

Ohio quarterback Greg Windham is chased by Western Michigan defensive end Andre Turner in the second half.

Western Michigan wide receiver Corey Davis runs the ball up the field in the second half.

Western Michigan quarterback Zach Terrell runs the ball for a first down in the second half.

Western Michigan running back Jamauri Bogan is dragged down by Ohio defensive lineman Casey Sayles in the second half.

Western Michigan head coach P.J. Fleck kisses his wife Heather after the game.

Western Michigan head coach P.J. Fleck and Western Michigan Athletic Director Kathy Beauregard hug on the field after the game.

Western Michigan wide receiver Corey Davis celebrates with the fans after the game.

Western Michigan, including their coach P.J. Fleck sing the school song together with the fans after the game.