2026 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in August/September Only through 11/04/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bowling Green | 4 | 45 | 33 | 10 | 88 | 22.0 |
| 2 | Ohio | 4 | 37 | 34 | 7 | 78 | 19.5 |
| 3 | Western Michigan | 4 | 37 | 35 | 8 | 80 | 20.0 |
| 4 | Toledo | 4 | 27 | 36 | 7 | 70 | 17.5 |
| 5 | Akron | 4 | 27 | 40 | 7 | 74 | 18.5 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 4 | 20 | 41 | 6 | 67 | 16.8 |
| 7 | Sacramento State | 5 | 30 | 43 | 12 | 85 | 17.0 |
| 7 | Central Michigan | 4 | 35 | 43 | 13 | 91 | 22.8 |
| 9 | Buffalo | 4 | 26 | 44 | 10 | 80 | 20.0 |
| 10 | Eastern Michigan | 5 | 37 | 47 | 6 | 90 | 18.0 |
| 11 | Kent State | 4 | 28 | 48 | 6 | 82 | 20.5 |
| 11 | Ball State | 4 | 37 | 48 | 5 | 90 | 22.5 |
| 13 | Miami (OH) | 4 | 24 | 54 | 7 | 85 | 21.3 |