2022 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS Teams With Winning Record Only through 01/09/2023
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Illinois | 4 | 26 | 39 | 5 | 70 | 17.5 |
| 2 | Buffalo | 5 | 31 | 55 | 4 | 90 | 18.0 |
| 3 | Toledo | 6 | 50 | 53 | 9 | 112 | 18.7 |
| 4 | Western Michigan | 5 | 39 | 47 | 9 | 95 | 19.0 |
| 5 | Ohio | 4 | 27 | 49 | 5 | 81 | 20.3 |
| 6 | Akron | 5 | 40 | 58 | 13 | 111 | 22.2 |
| 7 | Bowling Green | 7 | 75 | 82 | 5 | 162 | 23.1 |
| 8 | Miami (Ohio) | 5 | 38 | 65 | 14 | 117 | 23.4 |
| 9 | Eastern Michigan | 3 | 29 | 37 | 7 | 73 | 24.3 |
| 10 | Ball State | 4 | 45 | 45 | 11 | 101 | 25.3 |
| 10 | Central Michigan | 6 | 68 | 74 | 10 | 152 | 25.3 |
| 12 | Kent State | 6 | 62 | 82 | 9 | 153 | 25.5 |