2023 Mid-American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FCS (I-AA) Teams Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kent State | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 10.0 |
| 2 | Northern Illinois | 1 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 12.0 |
| 2 | Western Michigan | 1 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 12.0 |
| 2 | Ball State | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 12.0 |
| 5 | Ohio | 1 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 13 | 13.0 |
| 6 | Miami (Ohio) | 1 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 14 | 14.0 |
| 7 | Akron | 1 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 7 | Toledo | 1 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 9 | Bowling Green | 1 | 5 | 13 | 2 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 10 | Eastern Michigan | 1 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 21 | 21.0 |
| 11 | Central Michigan | 1 | 2 | 20 | 2 | 24 | 24.0 |
| 12 | Buffalo | 1 | 8 | 15 | 4 | 27 | 27.0 |