2014 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/12/2015
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami (Ohio) | 1 | 4 | 13 | 3 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 2 | Eastern Michigan | 1 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 24 | 24.0 |
| 3 | Toledo | 1 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 25 | 25.0 |
| 4 | Buffalo | 1 | 10 | 17 | 0 | 27 | 27.0 |
| 5 | Northern Illinois | 1 | 12 | 15 | 1 | 28 | 28.0 |
| 5 | Akron | 1 | 13 | 11 | 4 | 28 | 28.0 |
| 7 | Bowling Green | 1 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 29 | 29.0 |
| 8 | Ohio | 1 | 16 | 14 | 1 | 31 | 31.0 |
| 9 | Kent State | 1 | 15 | 15 | 3 | 33 | 33.0 |