2019 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in August/September Only through 01/13/2020
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buffalo | 5 | 29 | 40 | 10 | 79 | 15.8 |
| 2 | Toledo | 4 | 30 | 55 | 11 | 96 | 24.0 |
| 3 | Northern Illinois | 4 | 31 | 33 | 7 | 71 | 17.8 |
| 4 | Bowling Green | 4 | 32 | 42 | 9 | 83 | 20.8 |
| 5 | Central Michigan | 5 | 34 | 59 | 11 | 104 | 20.8 |
| 5 | Ball State | 4 | 34 | 48 | 8 | 90 | 22.5 |
| 7 | Eastern Michigan | 4 | 35 | 48 | 6 | 89 | 22.3 |
| 8 | Ohio | 4 | 45 | 41 | 6 | 92 | 23.0 |
| 9 | Western Michigan | 5 | 46 | 65 | 12 | 123 | 24.6 |
| 10 | Akron | 5 | 50 | 57 | 7 | 114 | 22.8 |
| 11 | Kent State | 4 | 57 | 31 | 5 | 93 | 23.3 |
| 12 | Miami (Ohio) | 5 | 62 | 49 | 10 | 121 | 24.2 |