2019 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/13/2020
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buffalo | 1 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 14 | 14.0 |
| 2 | Northern Illinois | 1 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 19 | 19.0 |
| 3 | Miami (Ohio) | 3 | 41 | 32 | 6 | 79 | 26.3 |
| 4 | Bowling Green | 1 | 13 | 13 | 1 | 27 | 27.0 |
| 5 | Kent State | 2 | 45 | 15 | 1 | 61 | 30.5 |
| 6 | Central Michigan | 1 | 14 | 22 | 1 | 37 | 37.0 |