2022 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in October Only through 01/09/2023
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bowling Green | 4 | 28 | 33 | 9 | 70 | 17.5 |
| 2 | Buffalo | 4 | 29 | 35 | 10 | 74 | 18.5 |
| 3 | Central Michigan | 4 | 29 | 38 | 5 | 72 | 18.0 |
| 3 | Eastern Michigan | 5 | 39 | 38 | 18 | 95 | 19.0 |
| 3 | Ball State | 4 | 46 | 38 | 5 | 89 | 22.3 |
| 6 | Western Michigan | 4 | 25 | 42 | 12 | 79 | 19.8 |
| 7 | Akron | 5 | 50 | 44 | 6 | 100 | 20.0 |
| 8 | Northern Illinois | 4 | 27 | 49 | 7 | 83 | 20.8 |
| 8 | Kent State | 4 | 38 | 49 | 5 | 92 | 23.0 |
| 10 | Toledo | 5 | 48 | 50 | 4 | 102 | 20.4 |
| 11 | Miami (Ohio) | 5 | 42 | 54 | 11 | 107 | 21.4 |
| 12 | Ohio | 4 | 41 | 56 | 6 | 103 | 25.8 |