2026 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games Lost Only through 11/04/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toledo | 2 | 18 | 22 | 8 | 48 | 24.0 |
| 2 | Ohio | 2 | 27 | 18 | 4 | 49 | 24.5 |
| 3 | Western Michigan | 3 | 28 | 30 | 7 | 65 | 21.7 |
| 4 | Buffalo | 3 | 27 | 37 | 3 | 67 | 22.3 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 4 | 41 | 31 | 9 | 81 | 20.3 |
| 6 | Miami (OH) | 4 | 27 | 66 | 16 | 109 | 27.3 |
| 7 | Central Michigan | 5 | 62 | 44 | 16 | 122 | 24.4 |
| 8 | Eastern Michigan | 6 | 52 | 71 | 7 | 130 | 21.7 |
| 9 | Kent State | 6 | 58 | 63 | 12 | 133 | 22.2 |
| 10 | Bowling Green | 7 | 73 | 56 | 16 | 145 | 20.7 |
| 11 | Ball State | 6 | 67 | 73 | 11 | 151 | 25.2 |
| 12 | Akron | 8 | 70 | 68 | 17 | 155 | 19.4 |
| 13 | Sacramento State | 8 | 69 | 74 | 30 | 173 | 21.6 |