2023 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games on the Road/Neutral Site Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 7 | 35 | 54 | 7 | 96 | 13.7 |
| 2 | Buffalo | 6 | 47 | 46 | 5 | 98 | 16.3 |
| 3 | Akron | 7 | 45 | 59 | 17 | 121 | 17.3 |
| 4 | Toledo | 8 | 63 | 66 | 15 | 144 | 18.0 |
| 5 | Bowling Green | 8 | 84 | 60 | 13 | 157 | 19.6 |
| 6 | Ball State | 6 | 41 | 63 | 14 | 118 | 19.7 |
| 7 | Northern Illinois | 7 | 68 | 63 | 11 | 142 | 20.3 |
| 8 | Miami (Ohio) | 9 | 76 | 92 | 17 | 185 | 20.6 |
| 9 | Central Michigan | 7 | 65 | 73 | 9 | 147 | 21.0 |
| 10 | Western Michigan | 7 | 68 | 70 | 18 | 156 | 22.3 |
| 11 | Kent State | 7 | 73 | 70 | 18 | 161 | 23.0 |
| 12 | Eastern Michigan | 7 | 79 | 71 | 17 | 167 | 23.9 |