2022 Mid-American Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. FBS Teams With Winning Record Only through 01/09/2023
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kent State | 6 | 65 | 57 | 5 | 127 | 21.2 |
| 2 | Toledo | 6 | 52 | 66 | 8 | 126 | 21.0 |
| 3 | Northern Illinois | 4 | 44 | 32 | 3 | 79 | 19.8 |
| 4 | Buffalo | 5 | 43 | 58 | 9 | 110 | 22.0 |
| 5 | Central Michigan | 6 | 39 | 65 | 16 | 120 | 20.0 |
| 6 | Bowling Green | 7 | 31 | 66 | 8 | 105 | 15.0 |
| 7 | Miami (OH) | 5 | 30 | 38 | 12 | 80 | 16.0 |
| 8 | Ohio | 4 | 29 | 39 | 4 | 72 | 18.0 |
| 9 | Akron | 5 | 26 | 76 | 18 | 120 | 24.0 |
| 9 | Western Michigan | 5 | 26 | 33 | 10 | 69 | 13.8 |
| 11 | Eastern Michigan | 3 | 25 | 22 | 4 | 51 | 17.0 |
| 12 | Ball State | 4 | 23 | 38 | 13 | 74 | 18.5 |