2016 Mid-American Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in November Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Michigan | 4 | 52 | 49 | 5 | 106 | 26.5 |
| 2 | Bowling Green | 4 | 58 | 36 | 6 | 100 | 25.0 |
| 2 | Ball State | 4 | 44 | 53 | 3 | 100 | 25.0 |
| 4 | Northern Illinois | 4 | 50 | 42 | 7 | 99 | 24.8 |
| 5 | Toledo | 4 | 39 | 51 | 8 | 98 | 24.5 |
| 6 | Eastern Michigan | 3 | 36 | 46 | 8 | 90 | 30.0 |
| 7 | Buffalo | 4 | 29 | 45 | 5 | 79 | 19.8 |
| 8 | Ohio | 3 | 25 | 22 | 7 | 54 | 18.0 |
| 9 | Miami (Ohio) | 3 | 22 | 27 | 3 | 52 | 17.3 |
| 10 | Central Michigan | 3 | 15 | 31 | 4 | 50 | 16.7 |
| 11 | Akron | 3 | 21 | 24 | 4 | 49 | 16.3 |
| 12 | Kent State | 3 | 19 | 21 | 2 | 42 | 14.0 |