2017 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in November Only through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 3 | 12 | 34 | 2 | 48 | 16.0 |
| 2 | Kent State | 3 | 21 | 21 | 7 | 49 | 16.3 |
| 3 | Buffalo | 3 | 26 | 28 | 5 | 59 | 19.7 |
| 4 | Northern Illinois | 4 | 27 | 40 | 5 | 72 | 18.0 |
| 5 | Eastern Michigan | 4 | 30 | 37 | 5 | 72 | 18.0 |
| 5 | Miami (Ohio) | 3 | 30 | 25 | 4 | 59 | 19.7 |
| 5 | Akron | 3 | 30 | 22 | 10 | 62 | 20.7 |
| 8 | Ball State | 4 | 33 | 43 | 8 | 84 | 21.0 |
| 9 | Western Michigan | 4 | 35 | 26 | 5 | 66 | 16.5 |
| 10 | Toledo | 4 | 37 | 39 | 8 | 84 | 21.0 |
| 11 | Bowling Green | 3 | 40 | 35 | 5 | 80 | 26.7 |
| 12 | Central Michigan | 4 | 45 | 31 | 7 | 83 | 20.8 |