2026 Mid-American Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in October Only through 10/10/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bowling Green | 2 | 14 | 19 | 11 | 44 | 22.0 |
| 2 | Eastern Michigan | 2 | 16 | 27 | 8 | 51 | 25.5 |
| 2 | Buffalo | 2 | 20 | 15 | 8 | 43 | 21.5 |
| 4 | Western Michigan | 2 | 18 | 22 | 6 | 46 | 23.0 |
| 4 | Miami (OH) | 2 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 35 | 17.5 |
| 6 | Akron | 2 | 19 | 15 | 5 | 39 | 19.5 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 2 | 10 | 20 | 5 | 35 | 17.5 |
| 6 | Kent State | 2 | 7 | 23 | 5 | 35 | 17.5 |
| 9 | Ball State | 2 | 13 | 23 | 4 | 40 | 20.0 |
| 10 | Ohio | 2 | 26 | 10 | 2 | 38 | 19.0 |
| 11 | Toledo | 2 | 20 | 22 | 1 | 43 | 21.5 |
| 11 | Central Michigan | 2 | 24 | 9 | 1 | 34 | 17.0 |
| 11 | Sacramento State | 1 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 15 | 15.0 |