2025 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS Teams With Non-Winning Record Only through 01/09/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball State | 7 | 63 | 78 | 8 | 149 | 21.3 |
| 2 | Western Michigan | 7 | 42 | 59 | 9 | 110 | 15.7 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6 | 63 | 64 | 9 | 136 | 22.7 |
| 4 | Buffalo | 6 | 51 | 43 | 11 | 105 | 17.5 |
| 5 | Ohio | 9 | 74 | 76 | 12 | 162 | 18.0 |
| 5 | Miami (OH) | 7 | 46 | 77 | 12 | 135 | 19.3 |
| 5 | Northern Illinois | 7 | 64 | 59 | 12 | 135 | 19.3 |
| 8 | Toledo | 7 | 41 | 40 | 13 | 94 | 13.4 |
| 9 | Akron | 8 | 59 | 71 | 14 | 144 | 18.0 |
| 9 | Central Michigan | 7 | 48 | 69 | 14 | 131 | 18.7 |
| 11 | Bowling Green | 6 | 42 | 45 | 15 | 102 | 17.0 |
| 12 | Eastern Michigan | 7 | 63 | 54 | 16 | 133 | 19.0 |
| 13 | Kent State | 7 | 78 | 76 | 17 | 171 | 24.4 |