2020 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Unranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/11/2021
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 3 | 28 | 26 | 2 | 56 | 18.7 |
| 2 | Buffalo | 7 | 64 | 61 | 14 | 139 | 19.9 |
| 3 | Western Michigan | 6 | 48 | 60 | 12 | 120 | 20.0 |
| 4 | Toledo | 6 | 38 | 64 | 19 | 121 | 20.2 |
| 5 | Miami (Ohio) | 3 | 19 | 35 | 8 | 62 | 20.7 |
| 5 | Akron | 6 | 68 | 49 | 7 | 124 | 20.7 |
| 7 | Northern Illinois | 6 | 53 | 65 | 8 | 126 | 21.0 |
| 8 | Central Michigan | 6 | 48 | 68 | 13 | 129 | 21.5 |
| 9 | Kent State | 4 | 45 | 31 | 11 | 87 | 21.8 |
| 10 | Bowling Green | 5 | 74 | 37 | 8 | 119 | 23.8 |
| 11 | Ball State | 7 | 58 | 94 | 15 | 167 | 23.9 |
| 12 | Eastern Michigan | 6 | 88 | 59 | 14 | 161 | 26.8 |