2023 Mid-American Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in October Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 4 | 29 | 46 | 12 | 87 | 21.8 |
| 2 | Western Michigan | 4 | 32 | 42 | 10 | 84 | 21.0 |
| 3 | Central Michigan | 4 | 38 | 38 | 8 | 84 | 21.0 |
| 4 | Miami (Ohio) | 4 | 26 | 33 | 9 | 68 | 17.0 |
| 5 | Northern Illinois | 4 | 30 | 32 | 10 | 72 | 18.0 |
| 5 | Buffalo | 4 | 33 | 32 | 4 | 69 | 17.3 |
| 7 | Toledo | 4 | 35 | 31 | 6 | 72 | 18.0 |
| 7 | Eastern Michigan | 4 | 24 | 31 | 10 | 65 | 16.3 |
| 9 | Akron | 3 | 20 | 21 | 6 | 47 | 15.7 |
| 10 | Kent State | 3 | 20 | 19 | 4 | 43 | 14.3 |
| 11 | Ball State | 3 | 30 | 16 | 7 | 53 | 17.7 |
| 12 | Bowling Green | 3 | 25 | 8 | 4 | 37 | 12.3 |