2024 Mid-American Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. Non-Conference Teams Only through 01/20/2025
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Illinois | 5 | 64 | 42 | 7 | 113 | 22.6 |
| 2 | Ohio | 5 | 54 | 44 | 12 | 110 | 22.0 |
| 3 | Western Michigan | 5 | 44 | 38 | 9 | 91 | 18.2 |
| 4 | Buffalo | 5 | 42 | 30 | 5 | 77 | 15.4 |
| 5 | Bowling Green | 5 | 34 | 63 | 7 | 104 | 20.8 |
| 6 | Central Michigan | 4 | 33 | 45 | 11 | 89 | 22.3 |
| 7 | Eastern Michigan | 4 | 32 | 38 | 14 | 84 | 21.0 |
| 7 | Toledo | 5 | 32 | 52 | 15 | 99 | 19.8 |
| 9 | Miami (Ohio) | 5 | 27 | 52 | 7 | 86 | 17.2 |
| 10 | Ball State | 4 | 25 | 38 | 6 | 69 | 17.3 |
| 11 | Akron | 4 | 24 | 28 | 7 | 59 | 14.8 |
| 12 | Kent State | 4 | 17 | 19 | 9 | 45 | 11.3 |