2015 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in October Only through 01/11/2016
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toledo | 4 | 31 | 34 | 9 | 74 | 18.5 |
| 1 | Ohio | 4 | 32 | 36 | 6 | 74 | 18.5 |
| 3 | Akron | 4 | 27 | 43 | 10 | 80 | 20.0 |
| 4 | Western Michigan | 4 | 28 | 50 | 4 | 82 | 20.5 |
| 5 | Central Michigan | 5 | 36 | 45 | 5 | 86 | 17.2 |
| 6 | Northern Illinois | 4 | 36 | 46 | 6 | 88 | 22.0 |
| 7 | Bowling Green | 4 | 25 | 56 | 9 | 90 | 22.5 |
| 8 | Buffalo | 4 | 27 | 54 | 10 | 91 | 22.8 |
| 9 | Kent State | 4 | 35 | 48 | 14 | 97 | 24.3 |
| 10 | Miami (Ohio) | 5 | 42 | 55 | 5 | 102 | 20.4 |
| 11 | Ball State | 5 | 47 | 69 | 7 | 123 | 24.6 |
| 12 | Massachusetts | 5 | 47 | 66 | 12 | 125 | 25.0 |
| 13 | Eastern Michigan | 5 | 79 | 51 | 9 | 139 | 27.8 |