2022 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in August/September Only through 01/09/2023
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bowling Green | 4 | 33 | 68 | 4 | 105 | 26.3 |
| 2 | Toledo | 4 | 33 | 32 | 5 | 70 | 17.5 |
| 3 | Buffalo | 4 | 27 | 38 | 6 | 71 | 17.8 |
| 3 | Northern Illinois | 4 | 26 | 55 | 6 | 87 | 21.8 |
| 5 | Miami (Ohio) | 4 | 20 | 44 | 7 | 71 | 17.8 |
| 5 | Central Michigan | 4 | 30 | 54 | 7 | 91 | 22.8 |
| 5 | Kent State | 4 | 35 | 52 | 7 | 94 | 23.5 |
| 5 | Ohio | 4 | 26 | 69 | 7 | 102 | 25.5 |
| 9 | Akron | 4 | 42 | 45 | 9 | 96 | 24.0 |
| 10 | Western Michigan | 4 | 35 | 35 | 10 | 80 | 20.0 |
| 10 | Eastern Michigan | 4 | 37 | 52 | 10 | 99 | 24.8 |
| 12 | Ball State | 4 | 37 | 45 | 12 | 94 | 23.5 |