2026 Mid-American Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in October Only through 11/04/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kent State | 5 | 22 | 46 | 17 | 85 | 17.0 |
| 2 | Eastern Michigan | 4 | 28 | 47 | 15 | 90 | 22.5 |
| 2 | Bowling Green | 5 | 34 | 46 | 15 | 95 | 19.0 |
| 4 | Miami (OH) | 4 | 42 | 23 | 11 | 76 | 19.0 |
| 5 | Ball State | 4 | 35 | 43 | 10 | 88 | 22.0 |
| 5 | Ohio | 4 | 41 | 34 | 10 | 85 | 21.3 |
| 5 | Buffalo | 4 | 40 | 31 | 10 | 81 | 20.3 |
| 5 | Western Michigan | 5 | 44 | 40 | 10 | 94 | 18.8 |
| 9 | Akron | 4 | 36 | 34 | 9 | 79 | 19.8 |
| 10 | Central Michigan | 4 | 41 | 21 | 8 | 70 | 17.5 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | 4 | 19 | 40 | 7 | 66 | 16.5 |
| 12 | Toledo | 4 | 36 | 55 | 5 | 96 | 24.0 |
| 12 | Sacramento State | 4 | 23 | 32 | 5 | 60 | 15.0 |