2023 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Conference Teams Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 8 | 46 | 52 | 17 | 115 | 14.4 |
| 2 | Akron | 8 | 77 | 53 | 16 | 146 | 18.3 |
| 3 | Buffalo | 8 | 60 | 57 | 4 | 121 | 15.1 |
| 3 | Bowling Green | 8 | 74 | 57 | 12 | 143 | 17.9 |
| 5 | Northern Illinois | 8 | 68 | 63 | 13 | 144 | 18.0 |
| 6 | Miami (Ohio) | 9 | 63 | 67 | 14 | 144 | 16.0 |
| 7 | Central Michigan | 8 | 72 | 69 | 15 | 156 | 19.5 |
| 8 | Ball State | 8 | 51 | 70 | 19 | 140 | 17.5 |
| 8 | Kent State | 8 | 65 | 70 | 12 | 147 | 18.4 |
| 10 | Toledo | 9 | 72 | 71 | 20 | 163 | 18.1 |
| 11 | Western Michigan | 8 | 69 | 78 | 15 | 162 | 20.3 |
| 12 | Eastern Michigan | 8 | 62 | 83 | 20 | 165 | 20.6 |