2025 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in October Only through 12/16/2025
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Michigan | 3 | 13 | 24 | 1 | 38 | 12.7 |
| 2 | Ohio | 3 | 26 | 24 | 2 | 52 | 17.3 |
| 3 | Northern Illinois | 4 | 42 | 35 | 4 | 81 | 20.3 |
| 3 | Ball State | 4 | 41 | 39 | 4 | 84 | 21.0 |
| 5 | Miami (OH) | 4 | 25 | 32 | 5 | 62 | 15.5 |
| 6 | Bowling Green | 3 | 26 | 19 | 6 | 51 | 17.0 |
| 7 | Toledo | 3 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 39 | 13.0 |
| 8 | Central Michigan | 3 | 19 | 27 | 8 | 54 | 18.0 |
| 8 | Buffalo | 3 | 26 | 20 | 8 | 54 | 18.0 |
| 8 | Eastern Michigan | 4 | 41 | 35 | 8 | 84 | 21.0 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 4 | 39 | 45 | 8 | 92 | 23.0 |
| 12 | Akron | 4 | 37 | 29 | 10 | 76 | 19.0 |
| 12 | Kent State | 4 | 38 | 47 | 10 | 95 | 23.8 |