2025 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - All Games through 01/09/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball State | 12 | 108 | 128 | 14 | 250 | 20.8 |
| 2 | Ohio | 13 | 109 | 115 | 16 | 240 | 18.5 |
| 3 | Buffalo | 12 | 106 | 98 | 18 | 222 | 18.5 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 12 | 136 | 123 | 18 | 277 | 23.1 |
| 5 | Akron | 12 | 102 | 114 | 19 | 235 | 19.6 |
| 5 | Northern Illinois | 12 | 118 | 103 | 19 | 240 | 20.0 |
| 5 | Eastern Michigan | 12 | 132 | 98 | 19 | 249 | 20.8 |
| 8 | Miami (OH) | 14 | 103 | 135 | 23 | 261 | 18.6 |
| 9 | Western Michigan | 14 | 95 | 114 | 24 | 233 | 16.6 |
| 9 | Kent State | 12 | 130 | 129 | 24 | 283 | 23.6 |
| 11 | Toledo | 13 | 82 | 81 | 28 | 191 | 14.7 |
| 11 | Bowling Green | 12 | 91 | 94 | 28 | 213 | 17.8 |
| 11 | Central Michigan | 13 | 105 | 121 | 28 | 254 | 19.5 |