2024 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS Teams With Winning Record Only through 11/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 3 | 18 | 43 | 1 | 62 | 20.7 |
| 2 | Eastern Michigan | 4 | 27 | 44 | 8 | 79 | 19.8 |
| 3 | Bowling Green | 4 | 36 | 44 | 4 | 84 | 21.0 |
| 4 | Northern Illinois | 6 | 37 | 36 | 15 | 88 | 14.7 |
| 4 | Miami (Ohio) | 5 | 37 | 64 | 14 | 115 | 23.0 |
| 6 | Central Michigan | 5 | 46 | 45 | 8 | 99 | 19.8 |
| 6 | Toledo | 6 | 46 | 68 | 11 | 125 | 20.8 |
| 8 | Ball State | 6 | 54 | 86 | 5 | 145 | 24.2 |
| 9 | Western Michigan | 5 | 61 | 56 | 4 | 121 | 24.2 |
| 9 | Buffalo | 6 | 61 | 75 | 14 | 150 | 25.0 |
| 11 | Akron | 7 | 66 | 78 | 9 | 153 | 21.9 |
| 12 | Kent State | 7 | 96 | 95 | 13 | 204 | 29.1 |