2023 Mid-American Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. Non-Conference Teams Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Michigan | 4 | 34 | 23 | 14 | 71 | 17.8 |
| 2 | Toledo | 5 | 45 | 54 | 11 | 110 | 22.0 |
| 2 | Northern Illinois | 5 | 39 | 46 | 11 | 96 | 19.2 |
| 4 | Ohio | 5 | 44 | 48 | 10 | 102 | 20.4 |
| 5 | Buffalo | 4 | 26 | 44 | 8 | 78 | 19.5 |
| 5 | Bowling Green | 5 | 41 | 48 | 8 | 97 | 19.4 |
| 7 | Miami (Ohio) | 5 | 42 | 32 | 7 | 81 | 16.2 |
| 7 | Eastern Michigan | 5 | 27 | 25 | 7 | 59 | 11.8 |
| 9 | Ball State | 4 | 26 | 35 | 6 | 67 | 16.8 |
| 10 | Western Michigan | 4 | 34 | 34 | 5 | 73 | 18.3 |
| 11 | Kent State | 4 | 30 | 26 | 4 | 60 | 15.0 |
| 12 | Akron | 4 | 35 | 32 | 3 | 70 | 17.5 |