2025 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS non-Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 11/22/2025
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toledo | 8 | 43 | 54 | 14 | 111 | 13.9 |
| 2 | Kent State | 7 | 52 | 88 | 18 | 158 | 22.6 |
| 3 | Western Michigan | 8 | 53 | 58 | 9 | 120 | 15.0 |
| 4 | Miami (OH) | 8 | 57 | 80 | 10 | 147 | 18.4 |
| 5 | Central Michigan | 8 | 61 | 76 | 17 | 154 | 19.3 |
| 6 | Ohio | 7 | 62 | 51 | 9 | 122 | 17.4 |
| 7 | Bowling Green | 8 | 68 | 57 | 22 | 147 | 18.4 |
| 8 | Ball State | 8 | 70 | 77 | 8 | 155 | 19.4 |
| 9 | Buffalo | 9 | 77 | 70 | 14 | 161 | 17.9 |
| 10 | Northern Illinois | 8 | 82 | 72 | 11 | 165 | 20.6 |
| 11 | Akron | 10 | 85 | 90 | 17 | 192 | 19.2 |
| 12 | Massachusetts | 8 | 92 | 76 | 12 | 180 | 22.5 |
| 13 | Eastern Michigan | 9 | 94 | 75 | 16 | 185 | 20.6 |