2024 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 09/14/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Illinois | 1 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 2 | Buffalo | 1 | 17 | 10 | 1 | 28 | 28.0 |
| 3 | Central Michigan | 1 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 3 | Bowling Green | 1 | 10 | 11 | 0 | 21 | 21.0 |
| 5 | Akron | 1 | 11 | 12 | 1 | 24 | 24.0 |
| 5 | Kent State | 1 | 20 | 12 | 0 | 32 | 32.0 |
| 7 | Western Michigan | 1 | 13 | 17 | 0 | 30 | 30.0 |
| 8 | Ball State | 1 | 9 | 22 | 0 | 31 | 31.0 |