2016 Mid-American Conference Leaders Total Defense - Games in December/January Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Michigan | 2 | 221 | 392 | 105 | 613 | 5.84 | 306.5 |
| 2 | Miami (Ohio) | 1 | 199 | 136 | 60 | 335 | 5.58 | 335.0 |
| 3 | Ohio | 2 | 201 | 525 | 147 | 726 | 4.94 | 363.0 |
| 4 | Eastern Michigan | 1 | 206 | 188 | 59 | 394 | 6.68 | 394.0 |
| 5 | Toledo | 1 | 297 | 119 | 82 | 416 | 5.07 | 416.0 |
| 6 | Central Michigan | 1 | 261 | 320 | 85 | 581 | 6.84 | 581.0 |