2026 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS (I-A) Teams Only through 09/19/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 1 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 2 | Western Michigan | 2 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 32 | 16.0 |
| 3 | Akron | 2 | 17 | 19 | 4 | 40 | 20.0 |
| 4 | Sacramento State | 3 | 18 | 37 | 9 | 64 | 21.3 |
| 4 | Miami (OH) | 2 | 18 | 36 | 4 | 58 | 29.0 |
| 6 | Buffalo | 2 | 19 | 26 | 2 | 47 | 23.5 |
| 7 | Central Michigan | 2 | 20 | 16 | 9 | 45 | 22.5 |
| 7 | Ball State | 2 | 20 | 33 | 2 | 55 | 27.5 |
| 9 | Toledo | 2 | 21 | 22 | 4 | 47 | 23.5 |
| 10 | Kent State | 2 | 22 | 35 | 3 | 60 | 30.0 |
| 11 | Bowling Green | 2 | 29 | 21 | 3 | 53 | 26.5 |
| 12 | Eastern Michigan | 4 | 31 | 45 | 3 | 79 | 19.8 |
| 13 | Ohio | 3 | 37 | 29 | 5 | 71 | 23.7 |