2026 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Conference Teams Only through 10/10/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 2 | 10 | 17 | 4 | 31 | 15.5 |
| 2 | Eastern Michigan | 3 | 19 | 29 | 2 | 50 | 16.7 |
| 3 | Bowling Green | 2 | 11 | 18 | 6 | 35 | 17.5 |
| 4 | Kent State | 3 | 24 | 21 | 8 | 53 | 17.7 |
| 5 | Buffalo | 2 | 13 | 22 | 1 | 36 | 18.0 |
| 6 | Miami (OH) | 2 | 9 | 21 | 9 | 39 | 19.5 |
| 6 | Western Michigan | 2 | 15 | 19 | 5 | 39 | 19.5 |
| 8 | Sacramento State | 3 | 23 | 24 | 12 | 59 | 19.7 |
| 9 | Toledo | 2 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 40 | 20.0 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | 3 | 28 | 30 | 6 | 64 | 21.3 |
| 11 | Central Michigan | 2 | 23 | 15 | 5 | 43 | 21.5 |
| 12 | Akron | 2 | 23 | 18 | 4 | 45 | 22.5 |
| 13 | Ball State | 2 | 25 | 20 | 2 | 47 | 23.5 |