2022 Mid-American Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. FBS Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 01/09/2023
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Michigan | 2 | 13 | 34 | 4 | 51 | 25.5 |
| 2 | Eastern Michigan | 1 | 17 | 8 | 0 | 25 | 25.0 |
| 3 | Akron | 2 | 9 | 23 | 5 | 37 | 18.5 |
| 4 | Buffalo | 1 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 5 | Kent State | 3 | 25 | 25 | 3 | 53 | 17.7 |
| 6 | Ball State | 1 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 7 | Northern Illinois | 2 | 13 | 14 | 4 | 31 | 15.5 |
| 8 | Miami (Ohio) | 2 | 15 | 11 | 4 | 30 | 15.0 |
| 9 | Western Michigan | 2 | 10 | 16 | 3 | 29 | 14.5 |
| 10 | Ohio | 2 | 9 | 17 | 2 | 28 | 14.0 |
| 11 | Toledo | 1 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 13.0 |
| 12 | Bowling Green | 2 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 22 | 11.0 |