2018 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS Teams With Winning Record Only through 01/07/2019
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buffalo | 7 | 76 | 63 | 8 | 147 | 21.0 |
| 2 | Ohio | 6 | 55 | 52 | 9 | 116 | 19.3 |
| 3 | Ball State | 6 | 78 | 68 | 10 | 156 | 26.0 |
| 4 | Kent State | 5 | 58 | 39 | 11 | 108 | 21.6 |
| 4 | Western Michigan | 7 | 77 | 68 | 11 | 156 | 22.3 |
| 4 | Akron | 7 | 83 | 72 | 11 | 166 | 23.7 |
| 7 | Eastern Michigan | 7 | 85 | 45 | 15 | 145 | 20.7 |
| 8 | Miami (Ohio) | 8 | 83 | 67 | 17 | 167 | 20.9 |
| 8 | Central Michigan | 7 | 80 | 51 | 17 | 148 | 21.1 |
| 8 | Toledo | 8 | 81 | 90 | 17 | 188 | 23.5 |
| 11 | Bowling Green | 6 | 104 | 46 | 18 | 168 | 28.0 |
| 12 | Northern Illinois | 9 | 57 | 97 | 27 | 181 | 20.1 |