2023 Mid-American Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in August/September Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Michigan | 5 | 46 | 34 | 15 | 95 | 19.0 |
| 2 | Western Michigan | 5 | 49 | 40 | 14 | 103 | 20.6 |
| 3 | Toledo | 5 | 55 | 57 | 11 | 123 | 24.6 |
| 3 | Ohio | 5 | 43 | 49 | 11 | 103 | 20.6 |
| 5 | Ball State | 5 | 30 | 46 | 10 | 86 | 17.2 |
| 6 | Buffalo | 5 | 33 | 52 | 9 | 94 | 18.8 |
| 7 | Northern Illinois | 5 | 32 | 52 | 8 | 92 | 18.4 |
| 7 | Bowling Green | 5 | 40 | 42 | 8 | 90 | 18.0 |
| 7 | Miami (Ohio) | 5 | 37 | 41 | 8 | 86 | 17.2 |
| 7 | Eastern Michigan | 5 | 34 | 28 | 8 | 70 | 14.0 |
| 11 | Kent State | 5 | 35 | 34 | 5 | 74 | 14.8 |
| 12 | Akron | 5 | 42 | 40 | 3 | 85 | 17.0 |