2024 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS Teams With Winning Record Only through 01/20/2025
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Illinois | 5 | 27 | 33 | 13 | 73 | 14.6 |
| 2 | Eastern Michigan | 5 | 37 | 48 | 11 | 96 | 19.2 |
| 2 | Central Michigan | 6 | 55 | 48 | 14 | 117 | 19.5 |
| 4 | Bowling Green | 6 | 50 | 63 | 7 | 120 | 20.0 |
| 4 | Western Michigan | 6 | 71 | 63 | 4 | 138 | 23.0 |
| 6 | Buffalo | 6 | 57 | 64 | 13 | 134 | 22.3 |
| 7 | Toledo | 7 | 70 | 65 | 14 | 149 | 21.3 |
| 8 | Ohio | 7 | 38 | 76 | 4 | 118 | 16.9 |
| 9 | Miami (Ohio) | 7 | 61 | 81 | 15 | 157 | 22.4 |
| 10 | Akron | 8 | 83 | 83 | 15 | 181 | 22.6 |
| 11 | Kent State | 7 | 96 | 90 | 10 | 196 | 28.0 |
| 12 | Ball State | 8 | 72 | 103 | 12 | 187 | 23.4 |