2026 Mid-American Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. Conference Teams Only through 10/10/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 2 | 26 | 10 | 2 | 38 | 19.0 |
| 2 | Central Michigan | 2 | 24 | 9 | 1 | 34 | 17.0 |
| 3 | Eastern Michigan | 3 | 21 | 40 | 11 | 72 | 24.0 |
| 4 | Toledo | 2 | 20 | 22 | 1 | 43 | 21.5 |
| 4 | Buffalo | 2 | 20 | 15 | 8 | 43 | 21.5 |
| 6 | Akron | 2 | 19 | 15 | 5 | 39 | 19.5 |
| 7 | Western Michigan | 2 | 18 | 22 | 6 | 46 | 23.0 |
| 7 | Sacramento State | 3 | 18 | 31 | 2 | 51 | 17.0 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | 3 | 18 | 25 | 8 | 51 | 17.0 |
| 10 | Kent State | 3 | 17 | 32 | 6 | 55 | 18.3 |
| 11 | Miami (OH) | 2 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 35 | 17.5 |
| 12 | Bowling Green | 2 | 14 | 19 | 11 | 44 | 22.0 |
| 13 | Ball State | 2 | 7 | 18 | 5 | 30 | 15.0 |