2022 Mid-American Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in November Only through 01/09/2023
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 4 | 42 | 45 | 1 | 88 | 22.0 |
| 2 | Kent State | 4 | 46 | 35 | 6 | 87 | 21.8 |
| 3 | Ball State | 4 | 33 | 38 | 8 | 79 | 19.8 |
| 4 | Eastern Michigan | 3 | 28 | 40 | 7 | 75 | 25.0 |
| 5 | Central Michigan | 4 | 37 | 21 | 12 | 70 | 17.5 |
| 6 | Buffalo | 3 | 34 | 28 | 3 | 65 | 21.7 |
| 7 | Toledo | 3 | 23 | 33 | 8 | 64 | 21.3 |
| 7 | Bowling Green | 4 | 21 | 39 | 4 | 64 | 16.0 |
| 9 | Miami (Ohio) | 3 | 24 | 32 | 6 | 62 | 20.7 |
| 9 | Northern Illinois | 4 | 24 | 33 | 5 | 62 | 15.5 |
| 11 | Western Michigan | 4 | 30 | 22 | 8 | 60 | 15.0 |
| 12 | Akron | 2 | 22 | 23 | 9 | 54 | 27.0 |