2024 Mid-American Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. Non-Conference Teams Only through 11/20/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Illinois | 4 | 54 | 32 | 3 | 89 | 22.3 |
| 1 | Central Michigan | 4 | 33 | 45 | 11 | 89 | 22.3 |
| 3 | Eastern Michigan | 4 | 32 | 38 | 14 | 84 | 21.0 |
| 4 | Ohio | 4 | 41 | 33 | 8 | 82 | 20.5 |
| 4 | Bowling Green | 4 | 31 | 46 | 5 | 82 | 20.5 |
| 4 | Toledo | 4 | 30 | 38 | 14 | 82 | 20.5 |
| 7 | Western Michigan | 4 | 36 | 29 | 5 | 70 | 17.5 |
| 8 | Ball State | 4 | 25 | 38 | 6 | 69 | 17.3 |
| 9 | Miami (Ohio) | 4 | 18 | 43 | 7 | 68 | 17.0 |
| 10 | Buffalo | 4 | 30 | 25 | 4 | 59 | 14.8 |
| 10 | Akron | 4 | 24 | 28 | 7 | 59 | 14.8 |
| 12 | Kent State | 4 | 17 | 19 | 9 | 45 | 11.3 |