2026 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS non-Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 09/19/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buffalo | 1 | 7 | 15 | 0 | 22 | 22.0 |
| 2 | Sacramento State | 2 | 9 | 23 | 6 | 38 | 19.0 |
| 3 | Eastern Michigan | 2 | 10 | 21 | 1 | 32 | 16.0 |
| 3 | Western Michigan | 1 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 3 | Ball State | 1 | 10 | 11 | 2 | 23 | 23.0 |
| 6 | Toledo | 1 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 21 | 21.0 |
| 7 | Central Michigan | 2 | 20 | 16 | 9 | 45 | 22.5 |
| 8 | Ohio | 2 | 24 | 16 | 3 | 43 | 21.5 |