2026 Mid-American Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in August/September Only through 10/10/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toledo | 4 | 29 | 50 | 5 | 84 | 21.0 |
| 2 | Miami (OH) | 4 | 26 | 47 | 6 | 79 | 19.8 |
| 2 | Sacramento State | 5 | 41 | 47 | 9 | 97 | 19.4 |
| 4 | Eastern Michigan | 5 | 34 | 42 | 11 | 87 | 17.4 |
| 5 | Buffalo | 4 | 24 | 36 | 11 | 71 | 17.8 |
| 6 | Akron | 4 | 38 | 35 | 10 | 83 | 20.8 |
| 7 | Ball State | 4 | 24 | 34 | 7 | 65 | 16.3 |
| 8 | Ohio | 4 | 43 | 31 | 6 | 80 | 20.0 |
| 9 | Bowling Green | 4 | 21 | 30 | 3 | 54 | 13.5 |
| 10 | Kent State | 4 | 26 | 27 | 4 | 57 | 14.3 |
| 11 | Western Michigan | 4 | 32 | 26 | 11 | 69 | 17.3 |
| 12 | Massachusetts | 4 | 34 | 25 | 4 | 63 | 15.8 |
| 13 | Central Michigan | 4 | 40 | 11 | 4 | 55 | 13.8 |