2019 Mid-American Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/13/2020
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buffalo | 1 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 22 | 22.0 |
| 2 | Kent State | 2 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 29 | 14.5 |
| 3 | Bowling Green | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 14.0 |
| 3 | Northern Illinois | 1 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 14.0 |
| 5 | Miami (Ohio) | 3 | 15 | 15 | 5 | 35 | 11.7 |
| 6 | Central Michigan | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3.0 |