2026 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS Teams With Winning Record Only through 11/04/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 2 | 19 | 13 | 2 | 34 | 17.0 |
| 2 | Akron | 5 | 43 | 41 | 6 | 90 | 18.0 |
| 3 | Buffalo | 4 | 31 | 38 | 7 | 76 | 19.0 |
| 4 | Bowling Green | 5 | 43 | 40 | 15 | 98 | 19.6 |
| 5 | Eastern Michigan | 4 | 22 | 54 | 3 | 79 | 19.8 |
| 6 | Toledo | 2 | 17 | 17 | 6 | 40 | 20.0 |
| 7 | Sacramento State | 5 | 44 | 44 | 17 | 105 | 21.0 |
| 8 | Western Michigan | 4 | 39 | 37 | 10 | 86 | 21.5 |
| 9 | Central Michigan | 6 | 70 | 51 | 18 | 139 | 23.2 |
| 10 | Kent State | 5 | 50 | 56 | 11 | 117 | 23.4 |
| 11 | Ohio | 2 | 23 | 24 | 3 | 50 | 25.0 |
| 12 | Miami (OH) | 4 | 28 | 61 | 15 | 104 | 26.0 |
| 13 | Ball State | 5 | 57 | 64 | 10 | 131 | 26.2 |