2022 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games on the Road/Neutral Site Only through 01/09/2023
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Michigan | 6 | 39 | 50 | 15 | 104 | 17.3 |
| 2 | Buffalo | 8 | 50 | 81 | 13 | 144 | 18.0 |
| 3 | Toledo | 8 | 68 | 72 | 9 | 149 | 18.6 |
| 4 | Miami (Ohio) | 8 | 54 | 90 | 19 | 163 | 20.4 |
| 5 | Northern Illinois | 6 | 36 | 73 | 14 | 123 | 20.5 |
| 6 | Eastern Michigan | 7 | 50 | 76 | 21 | 147 | 21.0 |
| 7 | Central Michigan | 6 | 49 | 73 | 10 | 132 | 22.0 |
| 7 | Ohio | 8 | 60 | 103 | 13 | 176 | 22.0 |
| 9 | Akron | 7 | 63 | 80 | 17 | 160 | 22.9 |
| 10 | Bowling Green | 7 | 66 | 85 | 10 | 161 | 23.0 |
| 11 | Kent State | 7 | 74 | 80 | 12 | 166 | 23.7 |
| 12 | Ball State | 6 | 62 | 76 | 16 | 154 | 25.7 |