2026 Mid-American Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. FBS (I-A) Teams Only through 10/10/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 5 | 54 | 32 | 8 | 94 | 18.8 |
| 2 | Central Michigan | 5 | 52 | 18 | 3 | 73 | 14.6 |
| 3 | Akron | 5 | 44 | 36 | 14 | 94 | 18.8 |
| 4 | Western Michigan | 5 | 42 | 36 | 13 | 91 | 18.2 |
| 5 | Eastern Michigan | 6 | 41 | 56 | 16 | 113 | 18.8 |
| 6 | Toledo | 5 | 36 | 57 | 6 | 99 | 19.8 |
| 7 | Sacramento State | 5 | 33 | 48 | 5 | 86 | 17.2 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 4 | 31 | 33 | 8 | 72 | 18.0 |
| 8 | Bowling Green | 5 | 31 | 34 | 12 | 77 | 15.4 |
| 10 | Ball State | 5 | 29 | 44 | 9 | 82 | 16.4 |
| 11 | Miami (OH) | 5 | 28 | 50 | 11 | 89 | 17.8 |
| 12 | Buffalo | 4 | 26 | 30 | 13 | 69 | 17.3 |
| 13 | Kent State | 5 | 23 | 40 | 8 | 71 | 14.2 |