2026 Mid-American Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 10/10/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball State | 2 | 11 | 21 | 3 | 35 | 17.5 |
| 2 | Akron | 1 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 3 | Western Michigan | 1 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 12.0 |
| 4 | Central Michigan | 1 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 10.0 |
| 5 | Kent State | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 6.0 |