2021 Mid-American Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in November Only through 01/10/2022
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kent State | 4 | 61 | 42 | 6 | 109 | 27.3 |
| 2 | Western Michigan | 4 | 55 | 45 | 7 | 107 | 26.8 |
| 3 | Central Michigan | 4 | 54 | 38 | 5 | 97 | 24.3 |
| 4 | Toledo | 4 | 53 | 45 | 5 | 103 | 25.8 |
| 5 | Northern Illinois | 4 | 44 | 43 | 5 | 92 | 23.0 |
| 6 | Ohio | 4 | 37 | 37 | 10 | 84 | 21.0 |
| 7 | Ball State | 4 | 35 | 32 | 6 | 73 | 18.3 |
| 8 | Buffalo | 3 | 32 | 27 | 3 | 62 | 20.7 |
| 9 | Miami (Ohio) | 4 | 28 | 56 | 7 | 91 | 22.8 |
| 10 | Eastern Michigan | 4 | 27 | 55 | 9 | 91 | 22.8 |
| 11 | Akron | 4 | 25 | 41 | 3 | 69 | 17.3 |
| 12 | Bowling Green | 3 | 21 | 22 | 7 | 50 | 16.7 |