2022 Mid-American Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/09/2023
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akron | 1 | 3 | 15 | 5 | 23 | 23.0 |
| 2 | Central Michigan | 1 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 3 | Ball State | 1 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 4 | Kent State | 2 | 13 | 18 | 2 | 33 | 16.5 |
| 5 | Ohio | 1 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 16 | 16.0 |
| 6 | Toledo | 1 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 13.0 |
| 7 | Bowling Green | 2 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 22 | 11.0 |
| 8 | Western Michigan | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 10.0 |