2021 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Conference Teams Only through 01/10/2022
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Michigan | 8 | 68 | 67 | 10 | 145 | 18.1 |
| 2 | Toledo | 8 | 66 | 76 | 20 | 162 | 20.3 |
| 3 | Miami (Ohio) | 8 | 54 | 96 | 16 | 166 | 20.8 |
| 4 | Buffalo | 8 | 91 | 66 | 14 | 171 | 21.4 |
| 5 | Bowling Green | 8 | 90 | 68 | 14 | 172 | 21.5 |
| 6 | Central Michigan | 8 | 79 | 81 | 14 | 174 | 21.8 |
| 7 | Northern Illinois | 9 | 96 | 91 | 10 | 197 | 21.9 |
| 8 | Ball State | 8 | 76 | 93 | 12 | 181 | 22.6 |
| 9 | Ohio | 8 | 66 | 106 | 15 | 187 | 23.4 |
| 10 | Eastern Michigan | 8 | 90 | 87 | 11 | 188 | 23.5 |
| 11 | Akron | 8 | 118 | 70 | 11 | 199 | 24.9 |
| 12 | Kent State | 9 | 102 | 123 | 23 | 248 | 27.6 |