2016 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS Teams With Winning Record Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball State | 3 | 28 | 52 | 4 | 84 | 28.0 |
| 2 | Miami (Ohio) | 4 | 31 | 32 | 7 | 70 | 17.5 |
| 3 | Western Michigan | 5 | 33 | 51 | 6 | 90 | 18.0 |
| 4 | Ohio | 5 | 42 | 60 | 2 | 104 | 20.8 |
| 5 | Eastern Michigan | 5 | 48 | 68 | 7 | 123 | 24.6 |
| 6 | Buffalo | 4 | 50 | 36 | 3 | 89 | 22.3 |
| 7 | Kent State | 4 | 55 | 26 | 3 | 84 | 21.0 |
| 8 | Central Michigan | 6 | 57 | 73 | 14 | 144 | 24.0 |
| 9 | Toledo | 6 | 63 | 54 | 11 | 128 | 21.3 |
| 10 | Akron | 5 | 68 | 67 | 8 | 143 | 28.6 |
| 11 | Bowling Green | 6 | 70 | 70 | 17 | 157 | 26.2 |
| 12 | Northern Illinois | 6 | 75 | 68 | 23 | 166 | 27.7 |