2016 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Michigan | 1 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 2 | Ohio | 1 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 2 | Ball State | 1 | 10 | 16 | 0 | 26 | 26.0 |
| 2 | Eastern Michigan | 1 | 10 | 18 | 1 | 29 | 29.0 |
| 5 | Miami (Ohio) | 1 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 5 | Toledo | 1 | 11 | 12 | 2 | 25 | 25.0 |
| 5 | Buffalo | 1 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 29 | 29.0 |
| 8 | Central Michigan | 2 | 16 | 24 | 5 | 45 | 22.5 |
| 9 | Bowling Green | 1 | 25 | 14 | 2 | 41 | 41.0 |
| 10 | Northern Illinois | 2 | 30 | 26 | 6 | 62 | 31.0 |
| 11 | Akron | 2 | 32 | 28 | 3 | 63 | 31.5 |
| 12 | Kent State | 3 | 45 | 23 | 3 | 71 | 23.7 |