2015 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 01/11/2016
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buffalo | 1 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 15.0 |
| 2 | Kent State | 2 | 10 | 18 | 4 | 32 | 16.0 |
| 2 | Northern Illinois | 2 | 21 | 10 | 1 | 32 | 16.0 |
| 4 | Central Michigan | 4 | 29 | 38 | 2 | 69 | 17.3 |
| 5 | Bowling Green | 3 | 30 | 33 | 7 | 70 | 23.3 |
| 6 | Akron | 2 | 12 | 28 | 7 | 47 | 23.5 |
| 7 | Ohio | 1 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 24 | 24.0 |
| 7 | Ball State | 2 | 25 | 23 | 0 | 48 | 24.0 |
| 9 | Western Michigan | 2 | 22 | 26 | 3 | 51 | 25.5 |
| 10 | Miami (Ohio) | 1 | 11 | 14 | 1 | 26 | 26.0 |
| 11 | Eastern Michigan | 1 | 22 | 3 | 3 | 28 | 28.0 |
| 12 | Toledo | 2 | 22 | 33 | 2 | 57 | 28.5 |
| 13 | Massachusetts | 1 | 22 | 8 | 2 | 32 | 32.0 |