2023 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS Teams With Winning Record Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 4 | 21 | 23 | 7 | 51 | 12.8 |
| 2 | Northern Illinois | 3 | 32 | 21 | 5 | 58 | 19.3 |
| 3 | Toledo | 6 | 36 | 65 | 14 | 115 | 19.2 |
| 4 | Ball State | 6 | 38 | 56 | 7 | 101 | 16.8 |
| 5 | Kent State | 5 | 39 | 57 | 8 | 104 | 20.8 |
| 6 | Eastern Michigan | 4 | 40 | 48 | 9 | 97 | 24.3 |
| 7 | Miami (Ohio) | 6 | 42 | 57 | 15 | 114 | 19.0 |
| 8 | Akron | 5 | 48 | 29 | 12 | 89 | 17.8 |
| 9 | Central Michigan | 5 | 49 | 45 | 9 | 103 | 20.6 |
| 10 | Bowling Green | 6 | 53 | 57 | 9 | 119 | 19.8 |
| 11 | Buffalo | 6 | 54 | 39 | 4 | 97 | 16.2 |
| 12 | Western Michigan | 6 | 63 | 57 | 9 | 129 | 21.5 |