2023 Mid-American Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. Conference Teams Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Michigan | 8 | 69 | 73 | 22 | 164 | 20.5 |
| 2 | Ohio | 8 | 70 | 79 | 21 | 170 | 21.3 |
| 3 | Eastern Michigan | 8 | 64 | 64 | 19 | 147 | 18.4 |
| 4 | Miami (Ohio) | 9 | 55 | 63 | 16 | 134 | 14.9 |
| 5 | Ball State | 8 | 86 | 49 | 15 | 150 | 18.8 |
| 5 | Akron | 8 | 50 | 65 | 15 | 130 | 16.3 |
| 7 | Toledo | 9 | 72 | 90 | 14 | 176 | 19.6 |
| 7 | Northern Illinois | 8 | 67 | 68 | 14 | 149 | 18.6 |
| 9 | Central Michigan | 8 | 76 | 67 | 13 | 156 | 19.5 |
| 10 | Kent State | 8 | 46 | 63 | 11 | 120 | 15.0 |
| 11 | Buffalo | 8 | 63 | 57 | 10 | 130 | 16.3 |
| 12 | Bowling Green | 8 | 61 | 52 | 7 | 120 | 15.0 |