2026 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games at Home Only through 10/10/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball State | 2 | 22 | 17 | 3 | 42 | 21.0 |
| 2 | Kent State | 3 | 18 | 15 | 4 | 37 | 12.3 |
| 2 | Eastern Michigan | 3 | 16 | 23 | 4 | 43 | 14.3 |
| 2 | Ohio | 3 | 17 | 22 | 4 | 43 | 14.3 |
| 5 | Sacramento State | 3 | 16 | 16 | 6 | 38 | 12.7 |
| 5 | Western Michigan | 3 | 27 | 33 | 6 | 66 | 22.0 |
| 7 | Central Michigan | 3 | 22 | 23 | 7 | 52 | 17.3 |
| 7 | Akron | 3 | 16 | 36 | 7 | 59 | 19.7 |
| 9 | Miami (OH) | 3 | 10 | 31 | 8 | 49 | 16.3 |
| 9 | Bowling Green | 3 | 22 | 20 | 8 | 50 | 16.7 |
| 11 | Toledo | 4 | 27 | 30 | 9 | 66 | 16.5 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | 4 | 27 | 31 | 9 | 67 | 16.8 |
| 11 | Buffalo | 3 | 15 | 29 | 9 | 53 | 17.7 |