2023 Mid-American Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buffalo | 1 | 5 | 12 | 5 | 22 | 22.0 |
| 2 | Bowling Green | 2 | 17 | 10 | 2 | 29 | 14.5 |
| 3 | Central Michigan | 1 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 14.0 |
| 4 | Ball State | 1 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 13.0 |
| 5 | Western Michigan | 1 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 8.0 |