2022 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in November Only through 01/09/2023
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami (Ohio) | 3 | 26 | 32 | 3 | 61 | 20.3 |
| 2 | Toledo | 3 | 16 | 18 | 4 | 38 | 12.7 |
| 2 | Akron | 2 | 17 | 18 | 4 | 39 | 19.5 |
| 2 | Central Michigan | 4 | 46 | 33 | 4 | 83 | 20.8 |
| 5 | Western Michigan | 4 | 25 | 27 | 5 | 57 | 14.3 |
| 5 | Buffalo | 3 | 29 | 23 | 5 | 57 | 19.0 |
| 5 | Kent State | 4 | 38 | 49 | 5 | 92 | 23.0 |
| 8 | Bowling Green | 4 | 41 | 38 | 6 | 85 | 21.3 |
| 9 | Ball State | 4 | 43 | 46 | 8 | 97 | 24.3 |
| 10 | Eastern Michigan | 3 | 25 | 22 | 9 | 56 | 18.7 |
| 11 | Ohio | 4 | 14 | 44 | 10 | 68 | 17.0 |
| 12 | Northern Illinois | 4 | 44 | 39 | 14 | 97 | 24.3 |