2022 Mid-American Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in October Only through 01/09/2023
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akron | 5 | 33 | 83 | 9 | 125 | 25.0 | 
| 2 | Ohio | 4 | 23 | 54 | 4 | 81 | 20.3 | 
| 3 | Toledo | 5 | 50 | 52 | 10 | 112 | 22.4 | 
| 4 | Kent State | 4 | 51 | 50 | 4 | 105 | 26.3 | 
| 5 | Ball State | 4 | 31 | 46 | 11 | 88 | 22.0 | 
| 6 | Buffalo | 4 | 33 | 39 | 8 | 80 | 20.0 | 
| 6 | Central Michigan | 4 | 24 | 39 | 6 | 69 | 17.3 | 
| 8 | Eastern Michigan | 5 | 46 | 38 | 13 | 97 | 19.4 | 
| 9 | Bowling Green | 4 | 34 | 36 | 8 | 78 | 19.5 | 
| 10 | Northern Illinois | 4 | 56 | 35 | 3 | 94 | 23.5 | 
| 11 | Western Michigan | 4 | 26 | 33 | 12 | 71 | 17.8 | 
| 12 | Miami (OH) | 5 | 39 | 29 | 10 | 78 | 15.6 |