2015 Mid-American Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in August/September Only through 01/11/2016
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 3 | 12 | 38 | 12 | 62 | 20.7 |
| 2 | Bowling Green | 4 | 40 | 71 | 11 | 122 | 30.5 |
| 3 | Akron | 4 | 34 | 28 | 9 | 71 | 17.8 |
| 4 | Ball State | 4 | 44 | 44 | 8 | 96 | 24.0 |
| 4 | Toledo | 3 | 21 | 31 | 8 | 60 | 20.0 |
| 6 | Central Michigan | 4 | 22 | 58 | 7 | 87 | 21.8 |
| 6 | Ohio | 4 | 36 | 38 | 7 | 81 | 20.3 |
| 6 | Kent State | 4 | 34 | 27 | 7 | 68 | 17.0 |
| 9 | Western Michigan | 4 | 34 | 55 | 5 | 94 | 23.5 |
| 9 | Eastern Michigan | 4 | 31 | 46 | 5 | 82 | 20.5 |
| 9 | Buffalo | 4 | 29 | 41 | 5 | 75 | 18.8 |
| 9 | Miami (Ohio) | 4 | 23 | 31 | 5 | 59 | 14.8 |
| 13 | Northern Illinois | 4 | 32 | 39 | 3 | 74 | 18.5 |