2017 Mid-American Conference Leaders Penalties - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Pen. | Yards | Pen./G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bowling Green | 2 | 7 | 35 | 3.5 | 17.5 |
| 2 | Western Michigan | 2 | 9 | 54 | 4.5 | 27.0 |
| 2 | Akron | 1 | 9 | 84 | 9.0 | 84.0 |
| 2 | Miami (Ohio) | 1 | 9 | 90 | 9.0 | 90.0 |
| 5 | Toledo | 1 | 10 | 77 | 10.0 | 77.0 |
| 6 | Kent State | 1 | 11 | 79 | 11.0 | 79.0 |