2024 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS (I-A) Teams Only through 11/21/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 10 | 61 | 97 | 8 | 166 | 16.6 |
| 2 | Bowling Green | 9 | 72 | 75 | 11 | 158 | 17.6 |
| 3 | Akron | 10 | 88 | 100 | 14 | 202 | 20.2 |
| 4 | Western Michigan | 10 | 97 | 106 | 15 | 218 | 21.8 |
| 4 | Ball State | 9 | 79 | 116 | 15 | 210 | 23.3 |
| 6 | Buffalo | 10 | 84 | 128 | 16 | 228 | 22.8 |
| 7 | Central Michigan | 10 | 81 | 91 | 19 | 191 | 19.1 |
| 8 | Toledo | 10 | 79 | 104 | 20 | 203 | 20.3 |
| 8 | Kent State | 10 | 134 | 121 | 20 | 275 | 27.5 |
| 10 | Northern Illinois | 10 | 67 | 74 | 23 | 164 | 16.4 |
| 10 | Miami (Ohio) | 11 | 84 | 109 | 23 | 216 | 19.6 |
| 12 | Eastern Michigan | 10 | 82 | 90 | 30 | 202 | 20.2 |