2026 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS Teams With Non-Winning Record Only through 10/10/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 2 | 10 | 17 | 4 | 31 | 15.5 |
| 2 | Central Michigan | 2 | 17 | 14 | 6 | 37 | 18.5 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 3 | 23 | 30 | 3 | 56 | 18.7 |
| 4 | Eastern Michigan | 4 | 33 | 39 | 3 | 75 | 18.8 |
| 5 | Miami (OH) | 2 | 8 | 24 | 7 | 39 | 19.5 |
| 6 | Western Michigan | 3 | 25 | 27 | 7 | 59 | 19.7 |
| 7 | Ball State | 1 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 7 | Akron | 1 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 7 | Bowling Green | 3 | 27 | 26 | 7 | 60 | 20.0 |
| 10 | Toledo | 5 | 38 | 50 | 15 | 103 | 20.6 |
| 11 | Sacramento State | 1 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 22 | 22.0 |
| 12 | Kent State | 2 | 16 | 28 | 3 | 47 | 23.5 |
| 13 | Buffalo | 1 | 12 | 11 | 2 | 25 | 25.0 |