2024 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in August/September Only through 11/09/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Illinois | 4 | 21 | 27 | 6 | 54 | 13.5 |
| 2 | Bowling Green | 4 | 40 | 32 | 4 | 76 | 19.0 |
| 3 | Miami (Ohio) | 4 | 33 | 38 | 8 | 79 | 19.8 |
| 4 | Western Michigan | 4 | 48 | 40 | 6 | 94 | 23.5 |
| 5 | Toledo | 4 | 25 | 44 | 6 | 75 | 18.8 |
| 6 | Buffalo | 5 | 45 | 47 | 13 | 105 | 21.0 |
| 7 | Central Michigan | 5 | 39 | 49 | 11 | 99 | 19.8 |
| 7 | Eastern Michigan | 5 | 35 | 49 | 20 | 104 | 20.8 |
| 9 | Akron | 5 | 52 | 50 | 9 | 111 | 22.2 |
| 10 | Ball State | 4 | 34 | 57 | 6 | 97 | 24.3 |
| 11 | Ohio | 5 | 28 | 62 | 8 | 98 | 19.6 |
| 12 | Kent State | 5 | 71 | 69 | 9 | 149 | 29.8 |