2025 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 12/16/2025
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Michigan | 1 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 25 | 25.0 |
| 2 | Ohio | 1 | 12 | 15 | 1 | 28 | 28.0 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 1 | 15 | 16 | 0 | 31 | 31.0 |
| 4 | Central Michigan | 1 | 21 | 13 | 1 | 35 | 35.0 |
| 5 | Kent State | 2 | 28 | 20 | 2 | 50 | 25.0 |