2019 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Non-Conference Teams Only through 01/13/2020
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buffalo | 5 | 24 | 46 | 8 | 78 | 15.6 |
| 2 | Northern Illinois | 4 | 31 | 33 | 7 | 71 | 17.8 |
| 3 | Bowling Green | 4 | 33 | 38 | 5 | 76 | 19.0 |
| 4 | Central Michigan | 5 | 38 | 61 | 9 | 108 | 21.6 |
| 5 | Eastern Michigan | 5 | 40 | 64 | 7 | 111 | 22.2 |
| 6 | Ball State | 4 | 34 | 48 | 8 | 90 | 22.5 |
| 7 | Ohio | 5 | 51 | 58 | 7 | 116 | 23.2 |
| 8 | Akron | 4 | 41 | 45 | 7 | 93 | 23.3 |
| 9 | Miami (Ohio) | 5 | 56 | 52 | 11 | 119 | 23.8 |
| 10 | Toledo | 4 | 30 | 55 | 11 | 96 | 24.0 |
| 10 | Western Michigan | 5 | 44 | 65 | 11 | 120 | 24.0 |
| 12 | Kent State | 5 | 78 | 46 | 7 | 131 | 26.2 |