2024 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Conference Teams Only through 11/21/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 7 | 38 | 55 | 5 | 98 | 14.0 |
| 2 | Bowling Green | 6 | 42 | 49 | 9 | 100 | 16.7 |
| 3 | Northern Illinois | 7 | 47 | 52 | 18 | 117 | 16.7 |
| 4 | Akron | 7 | 50 | 67 | 8 | 125 | 17.9 |
| 5 | Ball State | 6 | 49 | 65 | 15 | 129 | 21.5 |
| 6 | Eastern Michigan | 7 | 58 | 55 | 18 | 131 | 18.7 |
| 7 | Central Michigan | 7 | 59 | 63 | 13 | 135 | 19.3 |
| 8 | Miami (Ohio) | 7 | 51 | 71 | 15 | 137 | 19.6 |
| 9 | Western Michigan | 7 | 58 | 69 | 14 | 141 | 20.1 |
| 10 | Toledo | 7 | 61 | 67 | 15 | 143 | 20.4 |
| 11 | Buffalo | 7 | 50 | 100 | 11 | 161 | 23.0 |
| 12 | Kent State | 7 | 87 | 70 | 15 | 172 | 24.6 |