2022 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Conference Teams Only through 01/09/2023
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eastern Michigan | 8 | 71 | 66 | 28 | 165 | 20.6 |
| 2 | Buffalo | 8 | 61 | 70 | 16 | 147 | 18.4 |
| 3 | Bowling Green | 8 | 69 | 71 | 15 | 155 | 19.4 |
| 3 | Central Michigan | 8 | 75 | 71 | 9 | 155 | 19.4 |
| 5 | Western Michigan | 8 | 50 | 73 | 16 | 139 | 17.4 |
| 5 | Akron | 8 | 69 | 73 | 15 | 157 | 19.6 |
| 7 | Toledo | 9 | 70 | 76 | 8 | 154 | 17.1 |
| 8 | Miami (Ohio) | 8 | 68 | 86 | 14 | 168 | 21.0 |
| 9 | Northern Illinois | 8 | 71 | 88 | 21 | 180 | 22.5 |
| 10 | Ball State | 8 | 89 | 93 | 15 | 197 | 24.6 |
| 11 | Kent State | 8 | 76 | 98 | 10 | 184 | 23.0 |
| 12 | Ohio | 9 | 65 | 110 | 16 | 191 | 21.2 |