2026 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in August/September Only through 09/19/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 3 | 12 | 27 | 5 | 44 | 14.7 |
| 2 | Akron | 3 | 18 | 28 | 6 | 52 | 17.3 |
| 3 | Sacramento State | 4 | 22 | 38 | 10 | 70 | 17.5 |
| 4 | Toledo | 3 | 24 | 26 | 4 | 54 | 18.0 |
| 5 | Western Michigan | 3 | 23 | 29 | 7 | 59 | 19.7 |
| 6 | Eastern Michigan | 4 | 31 | 45 | 3 | 79 | 19.8 |
| 7 | Central Michigan | 3 | 25 | 25 | 10 | 60 | 20.0 |
| 8 | Buffalo | 3 | 22 | 37 | 7 | 66 | 22.0 |
| 9 | Miami (OH) | 3 | 20 | 43 | 5 | 68 | 22.7 |
| 10 | Kent State | 3 | 26 | 40 | 4 | 70 | 23.3 |
| 10 | Ball State | 3 | 27 | 39 | 4 | 70 | 23.3 |
| 12 | Ohio | 3 | 37 | 29 | 5 | 71 | 23.7 |
| 13 | Bowling Green | 3 | 36 | 30 | 6 | 72 | 24.0 |