2025 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS Teams With Winning Record Only through 01/09/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 3 | 30 | 29 | 3 | 62 | 20.7 |
| 2 | Ball State | 4 | 38 | 36 | 5 | 79 | 19.8 |
| 2 | Akron | 3 | 35 | 41 | 3 | 79 | 26.3 |
| 4 | Toledo | 5 | 39 | 40 | 14 | 93 | 18.6 |
| 5 | Northern Illinois | 4 | 51 | 37 | 6 | 94 | 23.5 |
| 6 | Kent State | 4 | 46 | 44 | 5 | 95 | 23.8 |
| 6 | Eastern Michigan | 4 | 58 | 34 | 3 | 95 | 23.8 |
| 8 | Bowling Green | 5 | 45 | 44 | 11 | 100 | 20.0 |
| 9 | Western Michigan | 6 | 50 | 44 | 13 | 107 | 17.8 |
| 10 | Buffalo | 5 | 54 | 49 | 7 | 110 | 22.0 |
| 11 | Central Michigan | 5 | 55 | 50 | 11 | 116 | 23.2 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | 5 | 68 | 44 | 4 | 116 | 23.2 |
| 13 | Miami (OH) | 6 | 55 | 53 | 9 | 117 | 19.5 |