2016 Mid-American Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games in November Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball State | 4 | 122 | 581 | 4.76 | 6 | 30.50 | 145.25 |
| 2 | Ohio | 3 | 101 | 218 | 2.16 | 1 | 33.67 | 72.67 |
| 3 | Western Michigan | 4 | 136 | 873 | 6.42 | 5 | 34.00 | 218.25 |
| 4 | Miami (Ohio) | 3 | 109 | 484 | 4.44 | 5 | 36.33 | 161.33 |
| 4 | Central Michigan | 3 | 109 | 550 | 5.05 | 3 | 36.33 | 183.33 |
| 6 | Toledo | 4 | 148 | 692 | 4.68 | 3 | 37.00 | 173.00 |
| 7 | Eastern Michigan | 3 | 112 | 600 | 5.36 | 9 | 37.33 | 200.00 |
| 8 | Bowling Green | 4 | 153 | 539 | 3.52 | 9 | 38.25 | 134.75 |
| 9 | Northern Illinois | 4 | 160 | 703 | 4.39 | 4 | 40.00 | 175.75 |
| 10 | Akron | 3 | 130 | 638 | 4.91 | 7 | 43.33 | 212.67 |
| 11 | Buffalo | 4 | 179 | 887 | 4.96 | 7 | 44.75 | 221.75 |
| 12 | Kent State | 3 | 201 | 964 | 4.80 | 12 | 67.00 | 321.33 |