2024 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - All Games through 01/20/2025
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 14 | 81 | 137 | 14 | 232 | 16.6 |
| 2 | Bowling Green | 13 | 101 | 108 | 18 | 227 | 17.5 |
| 3 | Akron | 12 | 104 | 122 | 19 | 245 | 20.4 |
| 4 | Western Michigan | 13 | 131 | 123 | 21 | 275 | 21.2 |
| 5 | Buffalo | 13 | 97 | 144 | 22 | 263 | 20.2 |
| 5 | Ball State | 12 | 100 | 145 | 22 | 267 | 22.3 |
| 5 | Kent State | 12 | 159 | 136 | 22 | 317 | 26.4 |
| 8 | Northern Illinois | 13 | 89 | 99 | 25 | 213 | 16.4 |
| 8 | Central Michigan | 12 | 99 | 105 | 25 | 229 | 19.1 |
| 8 | Miami (Ohio) | 14 | 116 | 142 | 25 | 283 | 20.2 |
| 8 | Toledo | 13 | 115 | 126 | 25 | 266 | 20.5 |
| 12 | Eastern Michigan | 12 | 103 | 99 | 34 | 236 | 19.7 |