2025 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS Teams With Winning Record Only through 11/22/2025
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toledo | 3 | 17 | 28 | 5 | 50 | 16.7 |
| 2 | Western Michigan | 6 | 47 | 50 | 11 | 108 | 18.0 |
| 3 | Ball State | 4 | 38 | 36 | 5 | 79 | 19.8 |
| 3 | Buffalo | 5 | 46 | 48 | 5 | 99 | 19.8 |
| 5 | Ohio | 3 | 28 | 28 | 4 | 60 | 20.0 |
| 5 | Bowling Green | 5 | 45 | 44 | 11 | 100 | 20.0 |
| 7 | Miami (OH) | 4 | 37 | 39 | 5 | 81 | 20.3 |
| 8 | Northern Illinois | 5 | 63 | 45 | 8 | 116 | 23.2 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 5 | 68 | 44 | 4 | 116 | 23.2 |
| 10 | Eastern Michigan | 3 | 39 | 28 | 3 | 70 | 23.3 |
| 11 | Kent State | 4 | 46 | 44 | 5 | 95 | 23.8 |
| 12 | Akron | 4 | 45 | 49 | 5 | 99 | 24.8 |
| 13 | Central Michigan | 3 | 39 | 33 | 8 | 80 | 26.7 |