2015 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Conference Teams Only through 01/11/2016
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akron | 8 | 46 | 84 | 17 | 147 | 18.4 |
| 2 | Central Michigan | 8 | 57 | 75 | 7 | 139 | 17.4 |
| 3 | Miami (Ohio) | 8 | 60 | 78 | 7 | 145 | 18.1 |
| 4 | Toledo | 8 | 61 | 77 | 19 | 157 | 19.6 |
| 5 | Ohio | 8 | 62 | 74 | 10 | 146 | 18.3 |
| 6 | Western Michigan | 8 | 65 | 83 | 10 | 158 | 19.8 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | 8 | 70 | 106 | 16 | 192 | 24.0 |
| 8 | Buffalo | 8 | 75 | 85 | 15 | 175 | 21.9 |
| 9 | Kent State | 8 | 77 | 87 | 22 | 186 | 23.3 |
| 10 | Bowling Green | 9 | 79 | 109 | 15 | 203 | 22.6 |
| 11 | Northern Illinois | 9 | 89 | 97 | 14 | 200 | 22.2 |
| 12 | Ball State | 8 | 93 | 95 | 9 | 197 | 24.6 |
| 13 | Eastern Michigan | 8 | 109 | 86 | 13 | 208 | 26.0 |