2016 Mid-American Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games in December/January Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eastern Michigan | 1 | 39 | 206 | 5.28 | 0 | 39.00 | 206.00 |
| 2 | Central Michigan | 1 | 46 | 261 | 5.67 | 1 | 46.00 | 261.00 |
| 3 | Western Michigan | 2 | 60 | 221 | 3.68 | 2 | 30.00 | 110.50 |
| 3 | Miami (Ohio) | 1 | 33 | 199 | 6.03 | 2 | 33.00 | 199.00 |
| 3 | Toledo | 1 | 49 | 297 | 6.06 | 2 | 49.00 | 297.00 |
| 6 | Ohio | 2 | 75 | 201 | 2.68 | 3 | 37.50 | 100.50 |