2024 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Unranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/20/2025
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akron | 10 | 78 | 99 | 17 | 194 | 19.4 |
| 2 | Northern Illinois | 12 | 82 | 90 | 24 | 196 | 16.3 |
| 3 | Bowling Green | 12 | 91 | 97 | 18 | 206 | 17.2 |
| 4 | Ohio | 13 | 76 | 117 | 14 | 207 | 15.9 |
| 5 | Central Michigan | 11 | 91 | 94 | 24 | 209 | 19.0 |
| 6 | Buffalo | 12 | 80 | 134 | 21 | 235 | 19.6 |
| 7 | Eastern Michigan | 12 | 103 | 99 | 34 | 236 | 19.7 |
| 7 | Ball State | 11 | 91 | 123 | 22 | 236 | 21.5 |
| 9 | Western Michigan | 12 | 118 | 106 | 21 | 245 | 20.4 |
| 9 | Kent State | 10 | 120 | 105 | 20 | 245 | 24.5 |
| 11 | Miami (Ohio) | 13 | 108 | 131 | 20 | 259 | 19.9 |
| 12 | Toledo | 13 | 115 | 126 | 25 | 266 | 20.5 |