2023 Mid-American Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. FBS Teams With Winning Record Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toledo | 6 | 46 | 53 | 7 | 106 | 17.7 |
| 2 | Kent State | 5 | 29 | 44 | 6 | 79 | 15.8 |
| 3 | Bowling Green | 6 | 42 | 43 | 10 | 95 | 15.8 |
| 4 | Buffalo | 6 | 46 | 42 | 11 | 99 | 16.5 |
| 5 | Western Michigan | 6 | 45 | 41 | 11 | 97 | 16.2 |
| 6 | Ball State | 6 | 53 | 40 | 8 | 101 | 16.8 |
| 7 | Akron | 5 | 33 | 39 | 8 | 80 | 16.0 |
| 8 | Ohio | 4 | 28 | 34 | 10 | 72 | 18.0 |
| 9 | Miami (OH) | 6 | 41 | 33 | 11 | 85 | 14.2 |
| 10 | Northern Illinois | 3 | 20 | 31 | 6 | 57 | 19.0 |
| 11 | Central Michigan | 5 | 43 | 30 | 11 | 84 | 16.8 |
| 12 | Eastern Michigan | 4 | 25 | 21 | 7 | 53 | 13.3 |