2023 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in November Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 3 | 18 | 18 | 4 | 40 | 13.3 |
| 2 | Miami (Ohio) | 3 | 28 | 18 | 2 | 48 | 16.0 |
| 3 | Northern Illinois | 3 | 18 | 28 | 3 | 49 | 16.3 |
| 3 | Buffalo | 3 | 27 | 21 | 1 | 49 | 16.3 |
| 5 | Ball State | 4 | 19 | 27 | 5 | 51 | 12.8 |
| 6 | Toledo | 3 | 22 | 27 | 6 | 55 | 18.3 |
| 7 | Central Michigan | 3 | 30 | 27 | 4 | 61 | 20.3 |
| 7 | Western Michigan | 3 | 38 | 21 | 2 | 61 | 20.3 |
| 9 | Eastern Michigan | 3 | 17 | 37 | 10 | 64 | 21.3 |
| 10 | Bowling Green | 4 | 34 | 31 | 3 | 68 | 17.0 |
| 11 | Akron | 4 | 38 | 28 | 11 | 77 | 19.3 |
| 12 | Kent State | 4 | 41 | 31 | 6 | 78 | 19.5 |