2021 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in November Only through 01/10/2022
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bowling Green | 3 | 23 | 21 | 2 | 46 | 15.3 |
| 2 | Western Michigan | 4 | 32 | 31 | 7 | 70 | 17.5 |
| 3 | Central Michigan | 4 | 35 | 41 | 5 | 81 | 20.3 |
| 4 | Buffalo | 3 | 30 | 29 | 4 | 63 | 21.0 |
| 4 | Miami (Ohio) | 4 | 32 | 43 | 9 | 84 | 21.0 |
| 6 | Toledo | 4 | 37 | 38 | 13 | 88 | 22.0 |
| 7 | Ohio | 4 | 27 | 58 | 7 | 92 | 23.0 |
| 8 | Ball State | 4 | 46 | 44 | 4 | 94 | 23.5 |
| 9 | Northern Illinois | 4 | 58 | 35 | 3 | 96 | 24.0 |
| 10 | Eastern Michigan | 4 | 49 | 44 | 5 | 98 | 24.5 |
| 11 | Kent State | 4 | 39 | 62 | 6 | 107 | 26.8 |
| 12 | Akron | 4 | 64 | 37 | 8 | 109 | 27.3 |