2023 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in October Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buffalo | 4 | 26 | 28 | 3 | 57 | 14.3 |
| 2 | Ohio | 4 | 24 | 29 | 12 | 65 | 16.3 |
| 2 | Miami (Ohio) | 4 | 27 | 30 | 8 | 65 | 16.3 |
| 4 | Toledo | 4 | 32 | 29 | 6 | 67 | 16.8 |
| 5 | Kent State | 3 | 19 | 29 | 5 | 53 | 17.7 |
| 5 | Akron | 3 | 32 | 17 | 4 | 53 | 17.7 |
| 7 | Northern Illinois | 4 | 37 | 26 | 9 | 72 | 18.0 |
| 8 | Central Michigan | 4 | 30 | 35 | 9 | 74 | 18.5 |
| 9 | Bowling Green | 3 | 33 | 17 | 6 | 56 | 18.7 |
| 10 | Eastern Michigan | 4 | 33 | 35 | 9 | 77 | 19.3 |
| 11 | Ball State | 3 | 24 | 30 | 8 | 62 | 20.7 |
| 12 | Western Michigan | 4 | 25 | 47 | 12 | 84 | 21.0 |