2016 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in December/January Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Michigan | 2 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 32 | 16.0 |
| 2 | Miami (Ohio) | 1 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 3 | Ohio | 2 | 13 | 23 | 1 | 37 | 18.5 |
| 4 | Eastern Michigan | 1 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 5 | Toledo | 1 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 25 | 25.0 |
| 6 | Central Michigan | 1 | 20 | 14 | 0 | 34 | 34.0 |