2017 Mid-American Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in December/January Only through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 1 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 24 | 24.0 |
| 2 | Central Michigan | 1 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 3 | Toledo | 2 | 13 | 20 | 1 | 34 | 17.0 |
| 4 | Akron | 2 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 31 | 15.5 |
| 5 | Northern Illinois | 1 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 13.0 |