2017 Mid-American Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Michigan | 2 | 22 | 9 | 4 | 35 | 17.5 |
| 2 | Miami (Ohio) | 1 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 19 | 19.0 |
| 3 | Toledo | 1 | 6 | 16 | 1 | 23 | 23.0 |
| 3 | Bowling Green | 2 | 9 | 20 | 1 | 30 | 15.0 |
| 3 | Akron | 1 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 12.0 |
| 3 | Kent State | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5.0 |