2018 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Non-Conference Teams Only through 01/07/2019
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 5 | 42 | 67 | 5 | 114 | 22.8 |
| 2 | Miami (Ohio) | 4 | 51 | 22 | 6 | 79 | 19.8 |
| 3 | Western Michigan | 5 | 46 | 38 | 7 | 91 | 18.2 |
| 3 | Buffalo | 5 | 50 | 37 | 7 | 94 | 18.8 |
| 5 | Akron | 4 | 27 | 45 | 8 | 80 | 20.0 |
| 5 | Ball State | 4 | 42 | 41 | 8 | 91 | 22.8 |
| 5 | Kent State | 4 | 43 | 40 | 8 | 91 | 22.8 |
| 5 | Bowling Green | 4 | 62 | 21 | 8 | 91 | 22.8 |
| 9 | Northern Illinois | 5 | 33 | 55 | 9 | 97 | 19.4 |
| 9 | Eastern Michigan | 5 | 63 | 30 | 9 | 102 | 20.4 |
| 9 | Toledo | 5 | 49 | 57 | 9 | 115 | 23.0 |
| 12 | Central Michigan | 4 | 42 | 34 | 12 | 88 | 22.0 |