2026 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 09/19/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Michigan | 1 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 12.0 |
| 2 | Buffalo | 1 | 12 | 11 | 2 | 25 | 25.0 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 1 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 4 | Ohio | 1 | 13 | 13 | 2 | 28 | 28.0 |
| 5 | Sacramento State | 1 | 9 | 14 | 3 | 26 | 26.0 |
| 5 | Toledo | 1 | 9 | 14 | 3 | 26 | 26.0 |
| 7 | Akron | 2 | 17 | 19 | 4 | 40 | 20.0 |
| 8 | Bowling Green | 2 | 29 | 21 | 3 | 53 | 26.5 |
| 9 | Ball State | 1 | 10 | 22 | 0 | 32 | 32.0 |
| 10 | Eastern Michigan | 2 | 21 | 24 | 2 | 47 | 23.5 |
| 11 | Kent State | 2 | 22 | 35 | 3 | 60 | 30.0 |
| 12 | Miami (OH) | 2 | 18 | 36 | 4 | 58 | 29.0 |