2026 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Conference Teams Only through 11/04/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami (OH) | 5 | 25 | 52 | 21 | 98 | 19.6 |
| 2 | Toledo | 5 | 30 | 45 | 16 | 91 | 18.2 |
| 3 | Ohio | 5 | 32 | 47 | 9 | 88 | 17.6 |
| 4 | Buffalo | 5 | 36 | 50 | 7 | 93 | 18.6 |
| 5 | Bowling Green | 5 | 39 | 41 | 12 | 92 | 18.4 |
| 6 | Kent State | 5 | 43 | 41 | 11 | 95 | 19.0 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 5 | 43 | 49 | 9 | 101 | 20.2 |
| 8 | Akron | 5 | 44 | 37 | 12 | 93 | 18.6 |
| 8 | Eastern Michigan | 6 | 44 | 64 | 6 | 114 | 19.0 |
| 8 | Western Michigan | 5 | 44 | 49 | 14 | 107 | 21.4 |
| 11 | Ball State | 5 | 49 | 44 | 11 | 104 | 20.8 |
| 12 | Central Michigan | 5 | 54 | 28 | 10 | 92 | 18.4 |
| 13 | Sacramento State | 7 | 61 | 56 | 29 | 146 | 20.9 |