2025 Mid-American Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. FBS (I-A) Teams Only through 12/17/2025
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 11 | 116 | 97 | 16 | 229 | 20.8 |
| 2 | Eastern Michigan | 11 | 93 | 110 | 23 | 226 | 20.5 |
| 3 | Toledo | 11 | 90 | 121 | 13 | 224 | 20.4 |
| 4 | Western Michigan | 12 | 132 | 74 | 16 | 222 | 18.5 |
| 5 | Akron | 11 | 77 | 114 | 23 | 214 | 19.5 |
| 6 | Miami (OH) | 12 | 92 | 102 | 18 | 212 | 17.7 |
| 7 | Buffalo | 11 | 74 | 114 | 12 | 200 | 18.2 |
| 8 | Bowling Green | 11 | 90 | 77 | 15 | 182 | 16.5 |
| 9 | Central Michigan | 11 | 103 | 62 | 16 | 181 | 16.5 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | 11 | 61 | 81 | 23 | 165 | 15.0 |
| 11 | Northern Illinois | 11 | 104 | 48 | 12 | 164 | 14.9 |
| 12 | Ball State | 11 | 66 | 68 | 23 | 157 | 14.3 |
| 12 | Kent State | 11 | 62 | 80 | 15 | 157 | 14.3 |