2017 Mid-American Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in October Only through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buffalo | 4 | 19 | 57 | 11 | 87 | 21.8 |
| 2 | Eastern Michigan | 4 | 25 | 51 | 8 | 84 | 21.0 |
| 3 | Miami (Ohio) | 4 | 33 | 50 | 10 | 93 | 23.3 |
| 4 | Akron | 4 | 18 | 48 | 8 | 74 | 18.5 |
| 5 | Toledo | 4 | 47 | 41 | 4 | 92 | 23.0 |
| 6 | Northern Illinois | 4 | 46 | 40 | 4 | 90 | 22.5 |
| 7 | Western Michigan | 3 | 47 | 32 | 5 | 84 | 28.0 |
| 7 | Bowling Green | 4 | 43 | 32 | 9 | 84 | 21.0 |
| 9 | Ohio | 4 | 47 | 29 | 12 | 88 | 22.0 |
| 10 | Central Michigan | 3 | 20 | 26 | 6 | 52 | 17.3 |
| 11 | Ball State | 3 | 24 | 22 | 6 | 52 | 17.3 |
| 12 | Kent State | 4 | 29 | 14 | 5 | 48 | 12.0 |