2018 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Conference Teams Only through 01/07/2019
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buffalo | 9 | 78 | 70 | 10 | 158 | 17.6 |
| 1 | Akron | 8 | 100 | 66 | 10 | 176 | 22.0 |
| 3 | Ohio | 8 | 58 | 71 | 13 | 142 | 17.8 |
| 3 | Western Michigan | 8 | 66 | 85 | 13 | 164 | 20.5 |
| 5 | Central Michigan | 8 | 81 | 59 | 17 | 157 | 19.6 |
| 5 | Ball State | 8 | 104 | 84 | 17 | 205 | 25.6 |
| 7 | Bowling Green | 8 | 113 | 57 | 18 | 188 | 23.5 |
| 8 | Miami (Ohio) | 8 | 59 | 91 | 19 | 169 | 21.1 |
| 9 | Eastern Michigan | 8 | 72 | 51 | 20 | 143 | 17.9 |
| 9 | Kent State | 8 | 74 | 82 | 20 | 176 | 22.0 |
| 11 | Toledo | 8 | 67 | 83 | 22 | 172 | 21.5 |
| 12 | Northern Illinois | 9 | 55 | 106 | 28 | 189 | 21.0 |