2021 Mid-American Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in December/January Only through 01/10/2022
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Illinois | 2 | 35 | 16 | 6 | 57 | 28.5 |
| 2 | Miami (Ohio) | 1 | 11 | 12 | 4 | 27 | 27.0 |
| 3 | Kent State | 2 | 30 | 18 | 5 | 53 | 26.5 |
| 4 | Western Michigan | 1 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 23 | 23.0 |
| 4 | Eastern Michigan | 1 | 9 | 12 | 2 | 23 | 23.0 |
| 6 | Ball State | 1 | 4 | 14 | 4 | 22 | 22.0 |
| 7 | Toledo | 1 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 21 | 21.0 |
| 8 | Central Michigan | 1 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 16 | 16.0 |