2023 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in December/January Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 1 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 16 | 16.0 |
| 1 | Northern Illinois | 1 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 3 | Bowling Green | 1 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 19.0 |
| 3 | Eastern Michigan | 1 | 14 | 13 | 2 | 29 | 29.0 |
| 5 | Miami (Ohio) | 2 | 14 | 21 | 4 | 39 | 19.5 |
| 6 | Toledo | 2 | 18 | 13 | 6 | 37 | 18.5 |