2024 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Non-Conference Teams Only through 01/20/2025
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Illinois | 5 | 33 | 42 | 6 | 81 | 16.2 |
| 2 | Central Michigan | 4 | 30 | 34 | 8 | 72 | 18.0 |
| 3 | Buffalo | 5 | 42 | 40 | 10 | 92 | 18.4 |
| 4 | Bowling Green | 5 | 47 | 42 | 7 | 96 | 19.2 |
| 5 | Miami (Ohio) | 5 | 40 | 49 | 9 | 98 | 19.6 |
| 6 | Ohio | 5 | 35 | 60 | 7 | 102 | 20.4 |
| 7 | Toledo | 5 | 45 | 51 | 9 | 105 | 21.0 |
| 8 | Eastern Michigan | 4 | 30 | 39 | 16 | 85 | 21.3 |
| 9 | Akron | 4 | 43 | 41 | 6 | 90 | 22.5 |
| 10 | Western Michigan | 5 | 62 | 50 | 7 | 119 | 23.8 |
| 11 | Ball State | 4 | 33 | 62 | 4 | 99 | 24.8 |
| 12 | Kent State | 4 | 57 | 57 | 5 | 119 | 29.8 |