2026 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games on the Road/Neutral Site Only through 10/10/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Michigan | 3 | 25 | 21 | 7 | 53 | 17.7 |
| 2 | Akron | 3 | 34 | 22 | 4 | 60 | 20.0 |
| 3 | Toledo | 2 | 14 | 24 | 6 | 44 | 22.0 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 2 | 13 | 26 | 2 | 41 | 20.5 |
| 5 | Ohio | 3 | 30 | 29 | 7 | 66 | 22.0 |
| 6 | Bowling Green | 3 | 34 | 31 | 8 | 73 | 24.3 |
| 7 | Sacramento State | 3 | 24 | 33 | 12 | 69 | 23.0 |
| 8 | Central Michigan | 3 | 36 | 35 | 11 | 82 | 27.3 |
| 9 | Buffalo | 3 | 24 | 37 | 2 | 63 | 21.0 |
| 10 | Eastern Michigan | 4 | 36 | 44 | 4 | 84 | 21.0 |
| 10 | Miami (OH) | 3 | 23 | 44 | 8 | 75 | 25.0 |
| 12 | Kent State | 3 | 32 | 46 | 8 | 86 | 28.7 |
| 13 | Ball State | 4 | 40 | 55 | 6 | 101 | 25.3 |