2025 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS Teams With Winning Record Only through 12/16/2025
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 3 | 28 | 28 | 4 | 60 | 20.0 |
| 2 | Toledo | 4 | 24 | 34 | 7 | 65 | 16.3 |
| 3 | Eastern Michigan | 4 | 52 | 33 | 3 | 88 | 22.0 |
| 4 | Kent State | 4 | 46 | 44 | 5 | 95 | 23.8 |
| 5 | Central Michigan | 4 | 50 | 39 | 9 | 98 | 24.5 |
| 6 | Miami (OH) | 5 | 46 | 45 | 8 | 99 | 19.8 |
| 6 | Akron | 4 | 45 | 49 | 5 | 99 | 24.8 |
| 8 | Bowling Green | 5 | 45 | 44 | 11 | 100 | 20.0 |
| 9 | Ball State | 5 | 50 | 44 | 8 | 102 | 20.4 |
| 10 | Northern Illinois | 5 | 63 | 45 | 8 | 116 | 23.2 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | 5 | 68 | 44 | 4 | 116 | 23.2 |
| 12 | Western Michigan | 7 | 51 | 61 | 14 | 126 | 18.0 |
| 12 | Buffalo | 6 | 62 | 57 | 7 | 126 | 21.0 |