2024 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games Lost Only through 11/21/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Illinois | 5 | 27 | 34 | 12 | 73 | 14.6 |
| 2 | Toledo | 4 | 38 | 31 | 7 | 76 | 19.0 |
| 2 | Central Michigan | 7 | 63 | 58 | 12 | 133 | 19.0 |
| 4 | Eastern Michigan | 6 | 47 | 56 | 12 | 115 | 19.2 |
| 5 | Bowling Green | 4 | 39 | 34 | 4 | 77 | 19.3 |
| 6 | Akron | 8 | 80 | 79 | 11 | 170 | 21.3 |
| 7 | Ohio | 3 | 23 | 40 | 2 | 65 | 21.7 |
| 8 | Western Michigan | 6 | 69 | 59 | 5 | 133 | 22.2 |
| 9 | Miami (Ohio) | 4 | 31 | 49 | 9 | 89 | 22.3 |
| 10 | Ball State | 7 | 66 | 92 | 10 | 168 | 24.0 |
| 11 | Buffalo | 4 | 51 | 46 | 8 | 105 | 26.3 |
| 12 | Kent State | 11 | 144 | 127 | 20 | 291 | 26.5 |