2016 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in November Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 3 | 15 | 30 | 4 | 49 | 16.3 |
| 2 | Bowling Green | 4 | 33 | 37 | 3 | 73 | 18.3 |
| 3 | Western Michigan | 4 | 39 | 32 | 4 | 75 | 18.8 |
| 4 | Central Michigan | 3 | 25 | 32 | 6 | 63 | 21.0 |
| 5 | Buffalo | 4 | 45 | 37 | 3 | 85 | 21.3 |
| 6 | Eastern Michigan | 3 | 27 | 35 | 3 | 65 | 21.7 |
| 7 | Northern Illinois | 4 | 36 | 43 | 10 | 89 | 22.3 |
| 8 | Miami (Ohio) | 3 | 32 | 30 | 6 | 68 | 22.7 |
| 8 | Akron | 3 | 36 | 27 | 5 | 68 | 22.7 |
| 10 | Toledo | 4 | 35 | 52 | 5 | 92 | 23.0 |
| 11 | Ball State | 4 | 33 | 66 | 5 | 104 | 26.0 |
| 12 | Kent State | 3 | 54 | 26 | 8 | 88 | 29.3 |