2021 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/10/2022
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kent State | 1 | 8 | 12 | 1 | 21 | 21.0 |
| 2 | Western Michigan | 2 | 22 | 20 | 5 | 47 | 23.5 |
| 3 | Akron | 1 | 16 | 10 | 0 | 26 | 26.0 |
| 4 | Toledo | 1 | 10 | 13 | 4 | 27 | 27.0 |
| 4 | Miami (Ohio) | 1 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 27 | 27.0 |
| 6 | Northern Illinois | 1 | 18 | 9 | 1 | 28 | 28.0 |
| 7 | Ohio | 1 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 33 | 33.0 |