2024 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 11/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Illinois | 1 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 2 | Bowling Green | 2 | 21 | 20 | 1 | 42 | 21.0 |
| 3 | Miami (Ohio) | 1 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 24 | 24.0 |
| 3 | Akron | 1 | 11 | 12 | 1 | 24 | 24.0 |
| 5 | Ball State | 2 | 18 | 34 | 0 | 52 | 26.0 |
| 6 | Western Michigan | 1 | 13 | 17 | 0 | 30 | 30.0 |
| 7 | Kent State | 3 | 47 | 51 | 5 | 103 | 34.3 |