2024 Mid-American Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in December/January Only through 01/20/2025
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 2 | 33 | 22 | 5 | 60 | 30.0 |
| 2 | Miami (OH) | 2 | 13 | 16 | 0 | 29 | 14.5 |
| 3 | Northern Illinois | 1 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 24 | 24.0 |
| 4 | Bowling Green | 1 | 3 | 17 | 2 | 22 | 22.0 |
| 5 | Western Michigan | 1 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 21 | 21.0 |
| 6 | Buffalo | 1 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 7 | Toledo | 1 | 2 | 14 | 1 | 17 | 17.0 |