2024 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS Teams With Non-Winning Record Only through 12/21/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akron | 3 | 16 | 31 | 4 | 51 | 17.0 |
| 2 | Bowling Green | 6 | 41 | 39 | 9 | 89 | 14.8 |
| 3 | Kent State | 4 | 53 | 40 | 12 | 105 | 26.3 |
| 4 | Ball State | 4 | 34 | 43 | 6 | 83 | 20.8 |
| 5 | Northern Illinois | 6 | 49 | 46 | 11 | 106 | 17.7 |
| 6 | Eastern Michigan | 6 | 60 | 47 | 19 | 126 | 21.0 |
| 7 | Central Michigan | 5 | 36 | 51 | 9 | 96 | 19.2 |
| 8 | Ohio | 6 | 39 | 52 | 7 | 98 | 16.3 |
| 9 | Toledo | 5 | 38 | 54 | 10 | 102 | 20.4 |
| 10 | Western Michigan | 6 | 51 | 57 | 12 | 120 | 20.0 |
| 11 | Miami (Ohio) | 7 | 55 | 61 | 10 | 126 | 18.0 |
| 12 | Buffalo | 6 | 37 | 72 | 6 | 115 | 19.2 |