2025 Mid-American Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. Non-Conference Teams Only through 01/19/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 5 | 52 | 47 | 10 | 109 | 21.8 |
| 2 | Toledo | 5 | 39 | 58 | 7 | 104 | 20.8 |
| 3 | Western Michigan | 5 | 46 | 30 | 7 | 83 | 16.6 |
| 4 | Eastern Michigan | 4 | 32 | 44 | 5 | 81 | 20.3 |
| 5 | Central Michigan | 5 | 39 | 36 | 5 | 80 | 16.0 |
| 6 | Miami (OH) | 5 | 35 | 33 | 7 | 75 | 15.0 |
| 7 | Akron | 4 | 31 | 36 | 6 | 73 | 18.3 |
| 8 | Buffalo | 4 | 47 | 22 | 2 | 71 | 17.8 |
| 9 | Bowling Green | 4 | 34 | 29 | 6 | 69 | 17.3 |
| 10 | Ball State | 4 | 29 | 24 | 6 | 59 | 14.8 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | 4 | 17 | 34 | 5 | 56 | 14.0 |
| 12 | Northern Illinois | 4 | 29 | 22 | 3 | 54 | 13.5 |
| 13 | Kent State | 4 | 14 | 24 | 6 | 44 | 11.0 |