The Mid-American Conference announced its Academic All-MAC team Thursday, and six Northern Illinois players were selected - defensive end Alan Baxter, defensive tackle Nabal Jefferson, punter Ryan Neir, tight end Jason Schepler, safety Courtney Stephen and fullback Rob Sterling.
NIU's total was second-best in the conference behind Toledo, which had seven selections.
Jefferson, who holds a 3.69 GPA in accountancy, made the Academic All-MAC team for the third time. Neir, who holds a 4.0 GPA in his MBA program, is a two-time selection.
