2024 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS (I-A) Teams Only through 11/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Illinois | 8 | 58 | 54 | 16 | 128 | 16.0 |
| 2 | Bowling Green | 8 | 63 | 66 | 10 | 139 | 17.4 |
| 3 | Ohio | 8 | 50 | 85 | 7 | 142 | 17.8 |
| 4 | Miami (Ohio) | 9 | 68 | 94 | 19 | 181 | 20.1 |
| 5 | Eastern Michigan | 8 | 65 | 72 | 25 | 162 | 20.3 |
| 5 | Central Michigan | 8 | 69 | 77 | 16 | 162 | 20.3 |
| 7 | Toledo | 8 | 61 | 94 | 14 | 169 | 21.1 |
| 8 | Akron | 8 | 78 | 88 | 13 | 179 | 22.4 |
| 9 | Western Michigan | 8 | 78 | 91 | 14 | 183 | 22.9 |
| 10 | Ball State | 8 | 69 | 105 | 10 | 184 | 23.0 |
| 10 | Buffalo | 8 | 70 | 99 | 15 | 184 | 23.0 |
| 12 | Kent State | 8 | 109 | 103 | 16 | 228 | 28.5 |