2023 Mid-American Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. FBS (I-A) Teams Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toledo | 13 | 108 | 124 | 20 | 252 | 19.4 |
| 2 | Ohio | 12 | 101 | 123 | 30 | 254 | 21.2 |
| 3 | Northern Illinois | 12 | 101 | 101 | 24 | 226 | 18.8 |
| 4 | Western Michigan | 11 | 84 | 99 | 25 | 208 | 18.9 |
| 5 | Buffalo | 11 | 81 | 87 | 17 | 185 | 16.8 |
| 5 | Akron | 11 | 78 | 87 | 18 | 183 | 16.6 |
| 7 | Miami (Ohio) | 13 | 81 | 86 | 20 | 187 | 14.4 |
| 8 | Central Michigan | 11 | 99 | 85 | 24 | 208 | 18.9 |
| 9 | Bowling Green | 12 | 94 | 84 | 14 | 192 | 16.0 |
| 10 | Kent State | 11 | 62 | 83 | 15 | 160 | 14.5 |
| 11 | Eastern Michigan | 12 | 84 | 81 | 25 | 190 | 15.8 |
| 12 | Ball State | 11 | 95 | 77 | 19 | 191 | 17.4 |