2023 Mid-American Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in December/January Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Illinois | 1 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 26 | 26.0 |
| 2 | Ohio | 1 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 3 | Bowling Green | 1 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 4 | Toledo | 2 | 6 | 22 | 3 | 31 | 15.5 |
| 5 | Miami (Ohio) | 2 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 25 | 12.5 |
| 6 | Eastern Michigan | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 10.0 |