2019 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS (I-A) Teams Only through 01/13/2020
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buffalo | 12 | 68 | 102 | 18 | 188 | 15.7 |
| 2 | Northern Illinois | 11 | 99 | 95 | 16 | 210 | 19.1 |
| 3 | Central Michigan | 13 | 99 | 139 | 24 | 262 | 20.2 |
| 4 | Ohio | 12 | 116 | 116 | 17 | 249 | 20.8 |
| 5 | Miami (Ohio) | 13 | 135 | 121 | 23 | 279 | 21.5 |
| 6 | Akron | 12 | 138 | 106 | 17 | 261 | 21.8 |
| 7 | Ball State | 11 | 102 | 128 | 18 | 248 | 22.5 |
| 7 | Western Michigan | 12 | 107 | 142 | 21 | 270 | 22.5 |
| 9 | Eastern Michigan | 12 | 133 | 125 | 15 | 273 | 22.8 |
| 10 | Bowling Green | 11 | 122 | 113 | 19 | 254 | 23.1 |
| 11 | Toledo | 11 | 110 | 125 | 21 | 256 | 23.3 |
| 12 | Kent State | 12 | 154 | 123 | 24 | 301 | 25.1 |