2024 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 11/20/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Illinois | 1 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 2 | Central Michigan | 1 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 3 | Bowling Green | 2 | 21 | 20 | 1 | 42 | 21.0 |
| 4 | Miami (Ohio) | 1 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 24 | 24.0 |
| 5 | Akron | 2 | 26 | 23 | 2 | 51 | 25.5 |
| 6 | Western Michigan | 1 | 13 | 17 | 0 | 30 | 30.0 |
| 7 | Ball State | 1 | 9 | 22 | 0 | 31 | 31.0 |
| 8 | Kent State | 2 | 39 | 31 | 2 | 72 | 36.0 |