2026 Mid-American Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in November Only through 11/04/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buffalo | 1 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 29 | 29.0 |
| 2 | Central Michigan | 1 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 26 | 26.0 |
| 2 | Akron | 1 | 9 | 14 | 3 | 26 | 26.0 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 1 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 23 | 23.0 |
| 4 | Miami (OH) | 1 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 23 | 23.0 |
| 6 | Ball State | 1 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 7 | Toledo | 1 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 8 | Sacramento State | 1 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 12.0 |
| 8 | Ohio | 1 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 12 | 12.0 |
| 10 | Eastern Michigan | 1 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 9.0 |