2022 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 01/09/2023
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buffalo | 1 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 16 | 16.0 |
| 2 | Eastern Michigan | 1 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 3 | Ball State | 1 | 13 | 15 | 4 | 32 | 32.0 |
| 4 | Toledo | 1 | 12 | 22 | 2 | 36 | 36.0 |
| 5 | Miami (Ohio) | 2 | 10 | 24 | 3 | 37 | 18.5 |
| 6 | Northern Illinois | 2 | 13 | 25 | 1 | 39 | 19.5 |
| 7 | Western Michigan | 2 | 24 | 15 | 4 | 43 | 21.5 |
| 8 | Ohio | 2 | 13 | 34 | 2 | 49 | 24.5 |
| 8 | Central Michigan | 2 | 18 | 28 | 3 | 49 | 24.5 |
| 10 | Bowling Green | 2 | 17 | 36 | 1 | 54 | 27.0 |
| 11 | Akron | 2 | 28 | 24 | 8 | 60 | 30.0 |
| 12 | Kent State | 3 | 28 | 44 | 6 | 78 | 26.0 |