2025 Mid-American Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. FBS Teams With Non-Winning Record Only through 01/19/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 9 | 102 | 89 | 14 | 205 | 22.8 |
| 2 | Central Michigan | 7 | 83 | 39 | 10 | 132 | 18.9 |
| 3 | Western Michigan | 7 | 82 | 46 | 8 | 136 | 19.4 |
| 4 | Northern Illinois | 7 | 75 | 30 | 8 | 113 | 16.1 |
| 5 | Eastern Michigan | 7 | 63 | 69 | 14 | 146 | 20.9 |
| 6 | Miami (OH) | 7 | 62 | 53 | 10 | 125 | 17.9 |
| 7 | Akron | 8 | 59 | 95 | 16 | 170 | 21.3 |
| 8 | Toledo | 7 | 58 | 88 | 8 | 154 | 22.0 |
| 9 | Bowling Green | 6 | 56 | 40 | 6 | 102 | 17.0 |
| 10 | Kent State | 7 | 42 | 56 | 13 | 111 | 15.9 |
| 11 | Ball State | 7 | 38 | 38 | 18 | 94 | 13.4 |
| 12 | Buffalo | 6 | 35 | 78 | 10 | 123 | 20.5 |
| 13 | Massachusetts | 6 | 34 | 49 | 14 | 97 | 16.2 |