2018 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/07/2019
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami (Ohio) | 2 | 28 | 3 | 2 | 33 | 16.5 |
| 2 | Northern Illinois | 1 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 3 | Ball State | 1 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 4 | Western Michigan | 2 | 29 | 14 | 3 | 46 | 23.0 |
| 5 | Toledo | 1 | 7 | 16 | 1 | 24 | 24.0 |
| 5 | Ohio | 1 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 24 | 24.0 |
| 7 | Buffalo | 1 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 25.0 |
| 8 | Kent State | 1 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 26 | 26.0 |
| 9 | Central Michigan | 1 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 27 | 27.0 |
| 9 | Eastern Michigan | 1 | 18 | 4 | 5 | 27 | 27.0 |
| 11 | Akron | 1 | 7 | 19 | 4 | 30 | 30.0 |