2026 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Non-Conference Teams Only through 10/10/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kent State | 3 | 26 | 40 | 4 | 70 | 23.3 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 3 | 12 | 27 | 5 | 44 | 14.7 |
| 3 | Sacramento State | 3 | 17 | 25 | 6 | 48 | 16.0 |
| 3 | Eastern Michigan | 4 | 33 | 38 | 6 | 77 | 19.3 |
| 5 | Toledo | 4 | 27 | 36 | 7 | 70 | 17.5 |
| 5 | Akron | 4 | 27 | 40 | 7 | 74 | 18.5 |
| 5 | Ohio | 4 | 37 | 34 | 7 | 78 | 19.5 |
| 5 | Miami (OH) | 4 | 24 | 54 | 7 | 85 | 21.3 |
| 5 | Ball State | 4 | 37 | 52 | 7 | 96 | 24.0 |
| 10 | Western Michigan | 4 | 37 | 35 | 8 | 80 | 20.0 |
| 11 | Buffalo | 4 | 26 | 44 | 10 | 80 | 20.0 |
| 11 | Bowling Green | 4 | 45 | 33 | 10 | 88 | 22.0 |
| 13 | Central Michigan | 4 | 35 | 43 | 13 | 91 | 22.8 |