2023 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS Teams With Non-Winning Record Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buffalo | 5 | 37 | 49 | 5 | 91 | 18.2 |
| 2 | Miami (Ohio) | 7 | 62 | 57 | 8 | 127 | 18.1 |
| 3 | Bowling Green | 6 | 64 | 34 | 9 | 107 | 17.8 |
| 4 | Central Michigan | 6 | 50 | 55 | 10 | 115 | 19.2 |
| 5 | Northern Illinois | 9 | 75 | 76 | 12 | 163 | 18.1 |
| 5 | Akron | 6 | 40 | 57 | 12 | 109 | 18.2 |
| 5 | Kent State | 6 | 62 | 49 | 12 | 123 | 20.5 |
| 8 | Ohio | 8 | 42 | 67 | 13 | 122 | 15.3 |
| 9 | Toledo | 7 | 68 | 47 | 14 | 129 | 18.4 |
| 10 | Ball State | 5 | 34 | 53 | 16 | 103 | 20.6 |
| 10 | Western Michigan | 5 | 35 | 52 | 16 | 103 | 20.6 |
| 12 | Eastern Michigan | 8 | 79 | 72 | 20 | 171 | 21.4 |