2019 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - All Games through 01/13/2020
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buffalo | 13 | 75 | 105 | 19 | 199 | 15.3 |
| 2 | Northern Illinois | 12 | 101 | 103 | 20 | 224 | 18.7 |
| 3 | Bowling Green | 12 | 124 | 114 | 20 | 258 | 21.5 |
| 4 | Akron | 12 | 138 | 106 | 17 | 261 | 21.8 |
| 5 | Ball State | 12 | 110 | 135 | 20 | 265 | 22.1 |
| 6 | Ohio | 13 | 123 | 127 | 20 | 270 | 20.8 |
| 7 | Central Michigan | 14 | 102 | 146 | 27 | 275 | 19.6 |
| 8 | Toledo | 12 | 119 | 135 | 23 | 277 | 23.1 |
| 9 | Eastern Michigan | 13 | 138 | 134 | 17 | 289 | 22.2 |
| 10 | Western Michigan | 13 | 117 | 153 | 23 | 293 | 22.5 |
| 11 | Miami (OH) | 14 | 142 | 132 | 27 | 301 | 21.5 |
| 12 | Kent State | 13 | 168 | 129 | 27 | 324 | 24.9 |