2014 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 01/12/2015
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Michigan | 3 | 30 | 28 | 1 | 59 | 19.7 |
| 2 | Northern Illinois | 2 | 15 | 26 | 4 | 45 | 22.5 |
| 3 | Miami (Ohio) | 1 | 15 | 8 | 0 | 23 | 23.0 |
| 4 | Ohio | 1 | 15 | 8 | 1 | 24 | 24.0 |
| 4 | Western Michigan | 2 | 24 | 19 | 5 | 48 | 24.0 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 4 | 45 | 43 | 8 | 96 | 24.0 |
| 7 | Akron | 2 | 15 | 29 | 5 | 49 | 24.5 |
| 8 | Eastern Michigan | 2 | 27 | 20 | 4 | 51 | 25.5 |
| 9 | Ball State | 1 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 27 | 27.0 |
| 9 | Buffalo | 1 | 10 | 17 | 0 | 27 | 27.0 |
| 11 | Toledo | 2 | 16 | 38 | 5 | 59 | 29.5 |
| 11 | Bowling Green | 2 | 37 | 19 | 3 | 59 | 29.5 |
| 13 | Kent State | 2 | 27 | 28 | 5 | 60 | 30.0 |