2022 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS (I-A) Teams Only through 01/09/2023
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Michigan | 11 | 80 | 96 | 22 | 198 | 18.0 |
| 2 | Akron | 11 | 104 | 107 | 24 | 235 | 21.4 |
| 3 | Eastern Michigan | 12 | 102 | 108 | 35 | 245 | 20.4 |
| 4 | Toledo | 13 | 103 | 111 | 15 | 229 | 17.6 |
| 5 | Buffalo | 12 | 84 | 115 | 22 | 221 | 18.4 |
| 6 | Central Michigan | 11 | 103 | 116 | 15 | 234 | 21.3 |
| 7 | Bowling Green | 12 | 110 | 126 | 17 | 253 | 21.1 |
| 7 | Ball State | 11 | 123 | 126 | 22 | 271 | 24.6 |
| 9 | Northern Illinois | 11 | 90 | 127 | 25 | 242 | 22.0 |
| 10 | Miami (Ohio) | 12 | 96 | 135 | 23 | 254 | 21.2 |
| 11 | Kent State | 11 | 104 | 142 | 16 | 262 | 23.8 |
| 12 | Ohio | 13 | 91 | 170 | 21 | 282 | 21.7 |