2023 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in August/September Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Illinois | 5 | 50 | 38 | 6 | 94 | 18.8 |
| 2 | Ohio | 5 | 20 | 40 | 5 | 65 | 13.0 |
| 3 | Eastern Michigan | 5 | 65 | 42 | 12 | 119 | 23.8 |
| 4 | Toledo | 5 | 45 | 46 | 11 | 102 | 20.4 |
| 5 | Western Michigan | 5 | 39 | 48 | 12 | 99 | 19.8 |
| 6 | Kent State | 5 | 45 | 49 | 12 | 106 | 21.2 |
| 7 | Akron | 5 | 24 | 50 | 11 | 85 | 17.0 |
| 8 | Miami (Ohio) | 5 | 39 | 54 | 10 | 103 | 20.6 |
| 8 | Bowling Green | 5 | 40 | 54 | 9 | 103 | 20.6 |
| 8 | Buffalo | 5 | 46 | 54 | 9 | 109 | 21.8 |
| 11 | Ball State | 5 | 35 | 57 | 11 | 103 | 20.6 |
| 12 | Central Michigan | 5 | 41 | 58 | 8 | 107 | 21.4 |