2016 Mid-American Conference Leaders Fumbles Recovered - Games vs. Unranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Opponent Fumbles | Fumbles Recovered | Fumble Recovery % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 13 | 28 | 11 | 39.29 |
| 2 | Eastern Michigan | 12 | 26 | 12 | 46.15 |
| 3 | Kent State | 9 | 19 | 10 | 52.63 |
| 4 | Western Michigan | 13 | 17 | 11 | 64.71 |
| 4 | Bowling Green | 11 | 17 | 8 | 47.06 |
| 4 | Miami (Ohio) | 12 | 17 | 7 | 41.18 |
| 7 | Ball State | 11 | 14 | 7 | 50.00 |
| 8 | Buffalo | 11 | 13 | 7 | 53.85 |
| 9 | Central Michigan | 11 | 10 | 5 | 50.00 |
| 9 | Toledo | 12 | 10 | 4 | 40.00 |
| 11 | Northern Illinois | 10 | 8 | 1 | 12.50 |
| 12 | Akron | 10 | 7 | 5 | 71.43 |