2024 Mid-American Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. Conference Teams Only through 11/23/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akron | 7 | 41 | 81 | 17 | 139 | 19.9 |
| 2 | Northern Illinois | 7 | 63 | 65 | 16 | 144 | 20.6 |
| 2 | Central Michigan | 7 | 63 | 33 | 16 | 112 | 16.0 |
| 4 | Ball State | 7 | 57 | 81 | 15 | 153 | 21.9 |
| 4 | Ohio | 7 | 71 | 58 | 15 | 144 | 20.6 |
| 4 | Kent State | 7 | 39 | 47 | 15 | 101 | 14.4 |
| 7 | Eastern Michigan | 7 | 59 | 87 | 13 | 159 | 22.7 |
| 8 | Toledo | 7 | 38 | 78 | 12 | 128 | 18.3 |
| 9 | Buffalo | 7 | 63 | 64 | 11 | 138 | 19.7 |
| 10 | Bowling Green | 7 | 60 | 68 | 10 | 138 | 19.7 |
| 10 | Miami (Ohio) | 7 | 45 | 68 | 10 | 123 | 17.6 |
| 12 | Western Michigan | 7 | 63 | 70 | 9 | 142 | 20.3 |