2023 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS (I-A) Teams Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buffalo | 11 | 91 | 88 | 9 | 188 | 17.1 |
| 2 | Northern Illinois | 12 | 107 | 97 | 17 | 221 | 18.4 |
| 3 | Bowling Green | 12 | 117 | 91 | 18 | 226 | 18.8 |
| 4 | Central Michigan | 11 | 99 | 100 | 19 | 218 | 19.8 |
| 5 | Ohio | 12 | 63 | 90 | 20 | 173 | 14.4 |
| 5 | Kent State | 11 | 101 | 106 | 20 | 227 | 20.6 |
| 7 | Ball State | 11 | 72 | 109 | 23 | 204 | 18.5 |
| 7 | Miami (Ohio) | 13 | 104 | 114 | 23 | 241 | 18.5 |
| 9 | Akron | 11 | 88 | 86 | 24 | 198 | 18.0 |
| 10 | Western Michigan | 11 | 98 | 109 | 25 | 232 | 21.1 |
| 11 | Toledo | 13 | 104 | 112 | 28 | 244 | 18.8 |
| 12 | Eastern Michigan | 12 | 119 | 120 | 29 | 268 | 22.3 |