2022 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/09/2023
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Michigan | 1 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 23 | 23.0 |
| 2 | Akron | 1 | 15 | 10 | 3 | 28 | 28.0 |
| 3 | Central Michigan | 1 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 21 | 21.0 |
| 4 | Ball State | 1 | 13 | 15 | 4 | 32 | 32.0 |
| 5 | Ohio | 1 | 8 | 17 | 2 | 27 | 27.0 |
| 6 | Toledo | 1 | 12 | 22 | 2 | 36 | 36.0 |
| 7 | Kent State | 2 | 21 | 33 | 4 | 58 | 29.0 |
| 8 | Bowling Green | 2 | 17 | 36 | 1 | 54 | 27.0 |