2015 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/11/2016
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Illinois | 1 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 14.0 |
| 2 | Central Michigan | 2 | 17 | 19 | 1 | 37 | 18.5 |
| 3 | Ball State | 1 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 23 | 23.0 |
| 4 | Western Michigan | 2 | 22 | 26 | 3 | 51 | 25.5 |
| 5 | Akron | 1 | 5 | 18 | 3 | 26 | 26.0 |
| 6 | Miami (Ohio) | 2 | 17 | 34 | 2 | 53 | 26.5 |
| 7 | Eastern Michigan | 1 | 22 | 3 | 3 | 28 | 28.0 |
| 8 | Bowling Green | 1 | 17 | 10 | 2 | 29 | 29.0 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 1 | 17 | 13 | 0 | 30 | 30.0 |