2024 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Conference Teams Only through 12/21/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 9 | 46 | 77 | 7 | 130 | 14.4 |
| 2 | Bowling Green | 8 | 54 | 66 | 11 | 131 | 16.4 |
| 3 | Northern Illinois | 8 | 56 | 57 | 19 | 132 | 16.5 |
| 4 | Eastern Michigan | 8 | 73 | 60 | 18 | 151 | 18.9 |
| 5 | Akron | 8 | 61 | 81 | 13 | 155 | 19.4 |
| 6 | Western Michigan | 8 | 69 | 73 | 14 | 156 | 19.5 |
| 7 | Central Michigan | 8 | 69 | 71 | 17 | 157 | 19.6 |
| 8 | Toledo | 8 | 70 | 75 | 16 | 161 | 20.1 |
| 9 | Ball State | 8 | 67 | 83 | 18 | 168 | 21.0 |
| 10 | Buffalo | 8 | 55 | 104 | 12 | 171 | 21.4 |
| 11 | Miami (Ohio) | 9 | 76 | 93 | 16 | 185 | 20.6 |
| 12 | Kent State | 8 | 102 | 79 | 17 | 198 | 24.8 |