2026 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS (I-A) Teams Only through 10/10/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Michigan | 5 | 43 | 39 | 10 | 92 | 18.4 |
| 2 | Eastern Michigan | 6 | 46 | 65 | 5 | 116 | 19.3 |
| 3 | Sacramento State | 5 | 36 | 48 | 17 | 101 | 20.2 |
| 4 | Ohio | 5 | 47 | 46 | 9 | 102 | 20.4 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 4 | 33 | 42 | 7 | 82 | 20.5 |
| 6 | Toledo | 5 | 38 | 50 | 15 | 103 | 20.6 |
| 7 | Buffalo | 4 | 32 | 48 | 3 | 83 | 20.8 |
| 7 | Bowling Green | 5 | 49 | 42 | 13 | 104 | 20.8 |
| 9 | Akron | 5 | 49 | 49 | 9 | 107 | 21.4 |
| 10 | Kent State | 5 | 46 | 56 | 11 | 113 | 22.6 |
| 11 | Miami (OH) | 5 | 31 | 68 | 15 | 114 | 22.8 |
| 12 | Central Michigan | 5 | 53 | 49 | 17 | 119 | 23.8 |
| 13 | Ball State | 5 | 55 | 66 | 7 | 128 | 25.6 |