2017 Mid-American Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akron | 1 | 34 | 247 | 7.26 | 4 | 34.00 | 247.00 |
| 2 | Toledo | 1 | 26 | 254 | 9.77 | 4 | 26.00 | 254.00 |
| 3 | Bowling Green | 2 | 89 | 518 | 5.82 | 6 | 44.50 | 259.00 |
| 4 | Western Michigan | 2 | 83 | 528 | 6.36 | 9 | 41.50 | 264.00 |
| 5 | Miami (Ohio) | 1 | 39 | 333 | 8.54 | 4 | 39.00 | 333.00 |
| 6 | Kent State | 1 | 43 | 353 | 8.21 | 6 | 43.00 | 353.00 |