2024 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in November Only through 01/20/2025
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Michigan | 4 | 41 | 26 | 4 | 71 | 17.8 |
| 2 | Bowling Green | 4 | 27 | 29 | 7 | 63 | 15.8 |
| 3 | Ohio | 4 | 19 | 30 | 3 | 52 | 13.0 |
| 4 | Central Michigan | 4 | 30 | 31 | 9 | 70 | 17.5 |
| 5 | Toledo | 4 | 34 | 32 | 10 | 76 | 19.0 |
| 5 | Eastern Michigan | 4 | 39 | 32 | 5 | 76 | 19.0 |
| 7 | Northern Illinois | 4 | 29 | 33 | 10 | 72 | 18.0 |
| 8 | Kent State | 4 | 54 | 35 | 7 | 96 | 24.0 |
| 9 | Akron | 4 | 29 | 36 | 7 | 72 | 18.0 |
| 10 | Miami (Ohio) | 4 | 27 | 38 | 5 | 70 | 17.5 |
| 11 | Ball State | 4 | 34 | 40 | 10 | 84 | 21.0 |
| 12 | Buffalo | 4 | 23 | 51 | 3 | 77 | 19.3 |