2024 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Conference Teams Only through 11/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Illinois | 5 | 38 | 32 | 11 | 81 | 16.2 |
| 2 | Eastern Michigan | 5 | 41 | 37 | 13 | 91 | 18.2 |
| 3 | Bowling Green | 5 | 33 | 40 | 8 | 81 | 16.2 |
| 4 | Ohio | 5 | 27 | 43 | 4 | 74 | 14.8 |
| 5 | Central Michigan | 5 | 47 | 49 | 10 | 106 | 21.2 |
| 6 | Kent State | 5 | 62 | 52 | 11 | 125 | 25.0 |
| 7 | Ball State | 5 | 39 | 54 | 10 | 103 | 20.6 |
| 7 | Western Michigan | 5 | 39 | 54 | 13 | 106 | 21.2 |
| 9 | Akron | 5 | 40 | 55 | 7 | 102 | 20.4 |
| 10 | Miami (Ohio) | 5 | 35 | 56 | 11 | 102 | 20.4 |
| 11 | Toledo | 5 | 43 | 57 | 9 | 109 | 21.8 |
| 12 | Buffalo | 5 | 36 | 71 | 10 | 117 | 23.4 |