2025 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Conference Teams Only through 01/19/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toledo | 8 | 45 | 50 | 14 | 109 | 13.6 |
| 2 | Eastern Michigan | 8 | 82 | 57 | 12 | 151 | 18.9 |
| 3 | Bowling Green | 8 | 68 | 58 | 20 | 146 | 18.3 |
| 4 | Buffalo | 8 | 75 | 60 | 14 | 149 | 18.6 |
| 5 | Ohio | 8 | 70 | 62 | 9 | 141 | 17.6 |
| 6 | Akron | 8 | 69 | 64 | 14 | 147 | 18.4 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 8 | 98 | 64 | 13 | 175 | 21.9 |
| 8 | Western Michigan | 9 | 55 | 68 | 11 | 134 | 14.9 |
| 8 | Central Michigan | 8 | 68 | 68 | 17 | 153 | 19.1 |
| 10 | Northern Illinois | 8 | 85 | 70 | 11 | 166 | 20.8 |
| 11 | Miami (OH) | 9 | 60 | 78 | 12 | 150 | 16.7 |
| 12 | Ball State | 8 | 73 | 79 | 9 | 161 | 20.1 |
| 13 | Kent State | 8 | 69 | 91 | 19 | 179 | 22.4 |