2025 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Conference Teams Only through 11/01/2025
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 4 | 37 | 33 | 3 | 73 | 18.3 |
| 2 | Western Michigan | 5 | 25 | 38 | 4 | 67 | 13.4 |
| 2 | Northern Illinois | 4 | 42 | 35 | 4 | 81 | 20.3 |
| 2 | Ball State | 4 | 41 | 39 | 4 | 84 | 21.0 |
| 5 | Miami (OH) | 4 | 25 | 32 | 5 | 62 | 15.5 |
| 6 | Toledo | 4 | 20 | 21 | 6 | 47 | 11.8 |
| 7 | Eastern Michigan | 5 | 57 | 41 | 8 | 106 | 21.2 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | 4 | 39 | 45 | 8 | 92 | 23.0 |
| 9 | Bowling Green | 5 | 42 | 34 | 9 | 85 | 17.0 |
| 10 | Akron | 5 | 51 | 43 | 10 | 104 | 20.8 |
| 10 | Kent State | 4 | 29 | 56 | 10 | 95 | 23.8 |
| 12 | Buffalo | 5 | 43 | 35 | 11 | 89 | 17.8 |
| 13 | Central Michigan | 5 | 39 | 43 | 14 | 96 | 19.2 |