2026 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FCS (I-AA) Teams Only through 09/19/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akron | 1 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 12 | 12.0 |
| 2 | Miami (OH) | 1 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 10.0 |
| 3 | Toledo | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 7.0 |
| 3 | Buffalo | 1 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 19 | 19.0 |
| 5 | Sacramento State | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6.0 |
| 5 | Kent State | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 10.0 |
| 7 | Central Michigan | 1 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 15.0 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 2 | 7 | 15 | 4 | 26 | 13.0 |
| 8 | Ball State | 1 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 15 | 15.0 |
| 8 | Bowling Green | 1 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 19 | 19.0 |
| 11 | Western Michigan | 1 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 27 | 27.0 |