2022 Mid-American Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in December/January Only through 01/09/2023
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toledo | 2 | 23 | 23 | 1 | 47 | 23.5 |
| 2 | Eastern Michigan | 1 | 10 | 11 | 1 | 22 | 22.0 |
| 3 | Buffalo | 2 | 11 | 26 | 6 | 43 | 21.5 |
| 4 | Akron | 1 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 5 | Miami (Ohio) | 1 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 19 | 19.0 |
| 6 | Ohio | 2 | 17 | 17 | 2 | 36 | 18.0 |
| 7 | Bowling Green | 1 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 16 | 16.0 |