2015 Mid-American Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in December/January Only through 01/11/2016
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bowling Green | 2 | 16 | 20 | 4 | 40 | 20.0 |
| 2 | Western Michigan | 1 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 2 | Toledo | 1 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 4 | Central Michigan | 1 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 4 | Akron | 1 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 6 | Ohio | 1 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 15 | 15.0 |
| 7 | Northern Illinois | 2 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 24 | 12.0 |