2026 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS Teams With Winning Record Only through 10/10/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Michigan | 2 | 18 | 12 | 3 | 33 | 16.5 |
| 1 | Massachusetts | 1 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 26 | 26.0 |
| 3 | Bowling Green | 2 | 22 | 16 | 6 | 44 | 22.0 |
| 4 | Eastern Michigan | 2 | 13 | 26 | 2 | 41 | 20.5 |
| 5 | Kent State | 3 | 30 | 28 | 8 | 66 | 22.0 |
| 6 | Ohio | 3 | 37 | 29 | 5 | 71 | 23.7 |
| 7 | Central Michigan | 3 | 36 | 35 | 11 | 82 | 27.3 |
| 8 | Buffalo | 3 | 20 | 37 | 1 | 58 | 19.3 |
| 9 | Sacramento State | 4 | 26 | 42 | 11 | 79 | 19.8 |
| 10 | Miami (OH) | 3 | 23 | 44 | 8 | 75 | 25.0 |
| 11 | Akron | 4 | 32 | 46 | 9 | 87 | 21.8 |
| 12 | Ball State | 4 | 45 | 57 | 6 | 108 | 27.0 |