2026 Mid-American Conference Leaders First Downs - Games Won Only through 10/10/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 4 | 52 | 24 | 3 | 79 | 19.8 |
| 2 | Central Michigan | 3 | 47 | 6 | 3 | 56 | 18.7 |
| 3 | Toledo | 4 | 42 | 55 | 4 | 101 | 25.3 |
| 4 | Western Michigan | 4 | 35 | 40 | 12 | 87 | 21.8 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 4 | 34 | 25 | 4 | 63 | 15.8 |
| 6 | Eastern Michigan | 4 | 30 | 53 | 14 | 97 | 24.3 |
| 7 | Miami (OH) | 3 | 28 | 28 | 4 | 60 | 20.0 |
| 8 | Buffalo | 3 | 27 | 29 | 11 | 67 | 22.3 |
| 9 | Kent State | 2 | 20 | 19 | 2 | 41 | 20.5 |
| 10 | Sacramento State | 1 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 26 | 26.0 |
| 10 | Bowling Green | 2 | 14 | 19 | 11 | 44 | 22.0 |
| 12 | Akron | 1 | 13 | 14 | 1 | 28 | 28.0 |
| 13 | Ball State | 1 | 8 | 13 | 2 | 23 | 23.0 |