2017 Mid-American Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. FCS (I-AA) Teams Only through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akron | 1 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 27 | 27.0 |
| 1 | Northern Illinois | 1 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 26 | 26.0 |
| 1 | Central Michigan | 1 | 10 | 11 | 3 | 24 | 24.0 |
| 1 | Bowling Green | 1 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 23 | 23.0 |
| 5 | Buffalo | 1 | 17 | 7 | 2 | 26 | 26.0 |
| 5 | Ohio | 1 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 22 | 22.0 |
| 7 | Toledo | 1 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 25 | 25.0 |
| 7 | Western Michigan | 1 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 23 | 23.0 |
| 9 | Ball State | 1 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 9 | Miami (Ohio) | 1 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 9 | Kent State | 1 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 17.0 |