2019 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in December/January Only through 01/13/2020
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buffalo | 1 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 15 | 15.0 |
| 1 | Eastern Michigan | 1 | 5 | 16 | 1 | 22 | 22.0 |
| 1 | Ohio | 1 | 6 | 17 | 1 | 24 | 24.0 |
| 4 | Miami (Ohio) | 2 | 16 | 20 | 2 | 38 | 19.0 |
| 4 | Kent State | 1 | 11 | 16 | 2 | 29 | 29.0 |
| 6 | Western Michigan | 1 | 5 | 20 | 3 | 28 | 28.0 |
| 7 | Central Michigan | 2 | 13 | 22 | 4 | 39 | 19.5 |