2025 Mid-American Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. FBS (I-A) Teams Only through 10/29/2025
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Michigan | 7 | 74 | 36 | 10 | 120 | 17.1 |
| 2 | Ohio | 7 | 68 | 72 | 11 | 151 | 21.6 |
| 2 | Eastern Michigan | 8 | 68 | 78 | 13 | 159 | 19.9 |
| 4 | Western Michigan | 7 | 63 | 49 | 10 | 122 | 17.4 |
| 5 | Toledo | 7 | 58 | 82 | 9 | 149 | 21.3 |
| 6 | Miami (OH) | 7 | 57 | 59 | 8 | 124 | 17.7 |
| 7 | Northern Illinois | 7 | 55 | 33 | 7 | 95 | 13.6 |
| 8 | Bowling Green | 7 | 52 | 55 | 12 | 119 | 17.0 |
| 9 | Akron | 8 | 48 | 75 | 14 | 137 | 17.1 |
| 10 | Buffalo | 7 | 47 | 75 | 9 | 131 | 18.7 |
| 11 | Ball State | 7 | 43 | 41 | 11 | 95 | 13.6 |
| 12 | Massachusetts | 7 | 35 | 51 | 15 | 101 | 14.4 |
| 12 | Kent State | 7 | 35 | 44 | 10 | 89 | 12.7 |