2026 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS (I-A) Teams Only through 11/04/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami (OH) | 8 | 47 | 99 | 27 | 173 | 21.6 |
| 2 | Toledo | 8 | 54 | 77 | 23 | 154 | 19.3 |
| 3 | Buffalo | 7 | 55 | 76 | 9 | 140 | 20.0 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 7 | 60 | 67 | 13 | 140 | 20.0 |
| 5 | Ohio | 8 | 69 | 76 | 14 | 159 | 19.9 |
| 6 | Akron | 8 | 70 | 68 | 17 | 155 | 19.4 |
| 7 | Eastern Michigan | 9 | 71 | 100 | 9 | 180 | 20.0 |
| 7 | Kent State | 8 | 71 | 84 | 16 | 171 | 21.4 |
| 9 | Western Michigan | 8 | 72 | 69 | 19 | 160 | 20.0 |
| 10 | Sacramento State | 9 | 74 | 80 | 34 | 188 | 20.9 |
| 11 | Bowling Green | 8 | 77 | 65 | 19 | 161 | 20.1 |
| 12 | Ball State | 8 | 79 | 90 | 16 | 185 | 23.1 |
| 13 | Central Michigan | 8 | 84 | 62 | 22 | 168 | 21.0 |