2022 Mid-American Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. Non-Conference Teams Only through 01/09/2023
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buffalo | 5 | 42 | 67 | 7 | 116 | 23.2 |
| 2 | Ohio | 5 | 39 | 60 | 9 | 108 | 21.6 |
| 3 | Central Michigan | 4 | 34 | 58 | 10 | 102 | 25.5 |
| 4 | Eastern Michigan | 5 | 50 | 51 | 14 | 115 | 23.0 |
| 5 | Toledo | 5 | 48 | 50 | 14 | 112 | 22.4 |
| 5 | Akron | 4 | 19 | 50 | 6 | 75 | 18.8 |
| 5 | Bowling Green | 5 | 26 | 50 | 8 | 84 | 16.8 |
| 8 | Ball State | 4 | 38 | 46 | 6 | 90 | 22.5 |
| 9 | Kent State | 4 | 42 | 35 | 5 | 82 | 20.5 |
| 9 | Northern Illinois | 4 | 26 | 35 | 8 | 69 | 17.3 |
| 9 | Miami (Ohio) | 5 | 37 | 35 | 10 | 82 | 16.4 |
| 12 | Western Michigan | 4 | 24 | 25 | 5 | 54 | 13.5 |