2026 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games on the Road/Neutral Site Only through 11/05/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akron | 5 | 52 | 33 | 11 | 96 | 19.2 |
| 2 | Central Michigan | 4 | 41 | 39 | 11 | 91 | 22.8 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 4 | 34 | 41 | 6 | 81 | 20.3 |
| 4 | Toledo | 4 | 22 | 42 | 13 | 77 | 19.3 |
| 5 | Western Michigan | 5 | 47 | 43 | 15 | 105 | 21.0 |
| 6 | Buffalo | 4 | 36 | 44 | 6 | 86 | 21.5 |
| 6 | Sacramento State | 4 | 34 | 44 | 16 | 94 | 23.5 |
| 8 | Bowling Green | 5 | 50 | 45 | 12 | 107 | 21.4 |
| 9 | Ohio | 5 | 44 | 50 | 11 | 105 | 21.0 |
| 10 | Miami (OH) | 4 | 28 | 52 | 11 | 91 | 22.8 |
| 11 | Kent State | 5 | 46 | 61 | 11 | 118 | 23.6 |
| 12 | Eastern Michigan | 6 | 55 | 64 | 8 | 127 | 21.2 |
| 13 | Ball State | 6 | 60 | 69 | 13 | 142 | 23.7 |