2026 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - All Games through 11/04/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eastern Michigan | 10 | 77 | 102 | 12 | 191 | 19.1 |
| 2 | Ohio | 9 | 69 | 81 | 16 | 166 | 18.4 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 9 | 67 | 82 | 17 | 166 | 18.4 |
| 3 | Buffalo | 9 | 62 | 94 | 17 | 173 | 19.2 |
| 3 | Kent State | 9 | 75 | 89 | 17 | 181 | 20.1 |
| 6 | Ball State | 9 | 86 | 96 | 18 | 200 | 22.2 |
| 7 | Akron | 9 | 71 | 77 | 19 | 167 | 18.6 |
| 8 | Bowling Green | 9 | 84 | 74 | 22 | 180 | 20.0 |
| 8 | Western Michigan | 9 | 81 | 84 | 22 | 187 | 20.8 |
| 10 | Toledo | 9 | 57 | 81 | 23 | 161 | 17.9 |
| 10 | Central Michigan | 9 | 89 | 71 | 23 | 183 | 20.3 |
| 12 | Miami (OH) | 9 | 49 | 106 | 28 | 183 | 20.3 |
| 13 | Sacramento State | 10 | 78 | 81 | 35 | 194 | 19.4 |