2025 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS Teams With Non-Winning Record Only through 12/16/2025
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball State | 6 | 51 | 70 | 5 | 126 | 21.0 |
| 2 | Western Michigan | 5 | 31 | 36 | 6 | 73 | 14.6 |
| 3 | Ohio | 8 | 69 | 68 | 9 | 146 | 18.3 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6 | 63 | 64 | 9 | 136 | 22.7 |
| 5 | Northern Illinois | 6 | 52 | 51 | 10 | 113 | 18.8 |
| 6 | Buffalo | 5 | 43 | 35 | 11 | 89 | 17.8 |
| 7 | Akron | 7 | 49 | 63 | 12 | 124 | 17.7 |
| 7 | Miami (OH) | 7 | 46 | 77 | 12 | 135 | 19.3 |
| 9 | Central Michigan | 7 | 48 | 69 | 14 | 131 | 18.7 |
| 10 | Bowling Green | 6 | 42 | 45 | 15 | 102 | 17.0 |
| 11 | Eastern Michigan | 7 | 69 | 55 | 16 | 140 | 20.0 |
| 12 | Toledo | 7 | 44 | 38 | 17 | 99 | 14.1 |
| 12 | Kent State | 7 | 78 | 76 | 17 | 171 | 24.4 |