2019 Mid-American Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in December/January Only through 01/13/2020
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami (Ohio) | 2 | 12 | 22 | 3 | 37 | 18.5 |
| 2 | Eastern Michigan | 1 | 9 | 16 | 2 | 27 | 27.0 |
| 3 | Central Michigan | 2 | 10 | 15 | 3 | 28 | 14.0 |
| 4 | Kent State | 1 | 15 | 10 | 1 | 26 | 26.0 |
| 4 | Western Michigan | 1 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 19 | 19.0 |
| 6 | Ohio | 1 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 25 | 25.0 |
| 7 | Buffalo | 1 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 19 | 19.0 |