2017 Mid-American Conference Leaders Total Defense - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Michigan | 2 | 528 | 450 | 137 | 978 | 7.14 | 489.0 |
| 2 | Bowling Green | 2 | 518 | 625 | 156 | 1143 | 7.33 | 571.5 |
| 3 | Miami (Ohio) | 1 | 333 | 170 | 62 | 503 | 8.11 | 503.0 |
| 4 | Kent State | 1 | 353 | 312 | 78 | 665 | 8.53 | 665.0 |
| 5 | Akron | 1 | 247 | 322 | 65 | 569 | 8.75 | 569.0 |
| 6 | Toledo | 1 | 254 | 333 | 62 | 587 | 9.47 | 587.0 |