2024 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in December/January Only through 01/20/2025
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buffalo | 1 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 11.0 |
| 2 | Ohio | 2 | 12 | 16 | 1 | 29 | 14.5 |
| 3 | Northern Illinois | 1 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 4 | Bowling Green | 1 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 5 | Western Michigan | 1 | 14 | 10 | 1 | 25 | 25.0 |
| 6 | Miami (Ohio) | 2 | 27 | 22 | 2 | 51 | 25.5 |
| 7 | Toledo | 1 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 30 | 30.0 |