2025 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Non-Conference Teams Only through 12/16/2025
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toledo | 4 | 25 | 23 | 11 | 59 | 14.8 |
| 2 | Northern Illinois | 4 | 33 | 33 | 8 | 74 | 18.5 |
| 3 | Bowling Green | 4 | 23 | 36 | 8 | 67 | 16.8 |
| 4 | Buffalo | 4 | 31 | 38 | 4 | 73 | 18.3 |
| 4 | Kent State | 4 | 61 | 38 | 5 | 104 | 26.0 |
| 6 | Western Michigan | 4 | 30 | 40 | 11 | 81 | 20.3 |
| 7 | Eastern Michigan | 4 | 50 | 41 | 7 | 98 | 24.5 |
| 8 | Central Michigan | 4 | 32 | 42 | 9 | 83 | 20.8 |
| 9 | Ohio | 4 | 32 | 44 | 5 | 81 | 20.3 |
| 10 | Ball State | 4 | 35 | 49 | 5 | 89 | 22.3 |
| 10 | Miami (OH) | 4 | 34 | 49 | 10 | 93 | 23.3 |
| 12 | Akron | 4 | 33 | 50 | 5 | 88 | 22.0 |
| 13 | Massachusetts | 4 | 38 | 59 | 5 | 102 | 25.5 |