2025 Mid-American Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. Non-Conference Teams Only through 08/28/2025
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 1 | 9 | 14 | 1 | 24 | 24.0 |
| 2 | Bowling Green | 1 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 3 | Akron | 1 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 13.0 |
| 4 | Buffalo | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 8.0 |
| 5 | Miami (OH) | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 7.0 |