2017 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami (Ohio) | 1 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 21 | 21.0 |
| 2 | Toledo | 1 | 12 | 13 | 2 | 27 | 27.0 |
| 3 | Akron | 1 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 24 | 24.0 |
| 3 | Kent State | 1 | 15 | 14 | 5 | 34 | 34.0 |
| 5 | Western Michigan | 2 | 24 | 22 | 0 | 46 | 23.0 |
| 6 | Bowling Green | 2 | 28 | 26 | 1 | 55 | 27.5 |