2025 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in November Only through 01/09/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akron | 3 | 18 | 21 | 4 | 43 | 14.3 |
| 2 | Eastern Michigan | 3 | 25 | 16 | 4 | 45 | 15.0 |
| 3 | Toledo | 4 | 25 | 29 | 8 | 62 | 15.5 |
| 3 | Western Michigan | 4 | 30 | 26 | 6 | 62 | 15.5 |
| 5 | Ohio | 4 | 33 | 29 | 6 | 68 | 17.0 |
| 6 | Miami (OH) | 4 | 26 | 40 | 4 | 70 | 17.5 |
| 7 | Bowling Green | 4 | 31 | 28 | 12 | 71 | 17.8 |
| 8 | Buffalo | 4 | 40 | 31 | 4 | 75 | 18.8 |
| 9 | Ball State | 4 | 32 | 40 | 5 | 77 | 19.3 |
| 10 | Central Michigan | 4 | 42 | 32 | 6 | 80 | 20.0 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | 4 | 59 | 19 | 5 | 83 | 20.8 |
| 12 | Kent State | 4 | 40 | 35 | 9 | 84 | 21.0 |
| 13 | Northern Illinois | 4 | 43 | 35 | 7 | 85 | 21.3 |