2019 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in October Only through 01/13/2020
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Illinois | 4 | 31 | 26 | 8 | 65 | 16.3 |
| 2 | Buffalo | 3 | 21 | 28 | 2 | 51 | 17.0 |
| 3 | Ball State | 4 | 31 | 44 | 1 | 76 | 19.0 |
| 4 | Akron | 3 | 40 | 14 | 7 | 61 | 20.3 |
| 5 | Central Michigan | 4 | 38 | 35 | 9 | 82 | 20.5 |
| 6 | Ohio | 4 | 40 | 36 | 8 | 84 | 21.0 |
| 7 | Miami (Ohio) | 3 | 27 | 26 | 11 | 64 | 21.3 |
| 8 | Western Michigan | 4 | 34 | 46 | 6 | 86 | 21.5 |
| 8 | Toledo | 4 | 40 | 42 | 4 | 86 | 21.5 |
| 10 | Eastern Michigan | 4 | 53 | 34 | 5 | 92 | 23.0 |
| 11 | Kent State | 4 | 49 | 40 | 10 | 99 | 24.8 |
| 12 | Bowling Green | 4 | 52 | 46 | 7 | 105 | 26.3 |