2025 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in August/September Only through 01/09/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball State | 4 | 35 | 49 | 5 | 89 | 22.3 |
| 1 | Akron | 5 | 47 | 64 | 5 | 116 | 23.2 |
| 1 | Massachusetts | 4 | 38 | 59 | 5 | 102 | 25.5 |
| 1 | Kent State | 4 | 52 | 47 | 5 | 104 | 26.0 |
| 5 | Buffalo | 5 | 40 | 47 | 6 | 93 | 18.6 |
| 5 | Ohio | 5 | 43 | 53 | 6 | 102 | 20.4 |
| 7 | Eastern Michigan | 5 | 66 | 47 | 7 | 120 | 24.0 |
| 8 | Northern Illinois | 4 | 33 | 33 | 8 | 74 | 18.5 |
| 9 | Toledo | 5 | 28 | 29 | 10 | 67 | 13.4 |
| 9 | Bowling Green | 5 | 34 | 47 | 10 | 91 | 18.2 |
| 9 | Miami (OH) | 4 | 34 | 49 | 10 | 93 | 23.3 |
| 12 | Western Michigan | 5 | 38 | 47 | 12 | 97 | 19.4 |
| 12 | Central Michigan | 5 | 39 | 51 | 12 | 102 | 20.4 |