2017 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in December/January Only through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Michigan | 1 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 15 | 15.0 |
| 2 | Ohio | 1 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 3 | Northern Illinois | 1 | 14 | 13 | 0 | 27 | 27.0 |
| 4 | Toledo | 2 | 22 | 17 | 4 | 43 | 21.5 |
| 5 | Akron | 2 | 30 | 22 | 3 | 55 | 27.5 |