2018 Mid-American Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/07/2019
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 1 | 34 | 150 | 4.41 | 3 | 34.00 | 150.00 |
| 2 | Akron | 1 | 36 | 86 | 2.39 | 2 | 36.00 | 86.00 |
| 3 | Toledo | 1 | 38 | 186 | 4.89 | 2 | 38.00 | 186.00 |
| 4 | Ball State | 1 | 41 | 117 | 2.85 | 3 | 41.00 | 117.00 |
| 5 | Central Michigan | 1 | 43 | 299 | 6.95 | 4 | 43.00 | 299.00 |
| 6 | Kent State | 1 | 45 | 297 | 6.60 | 6 | 45.00 | 297.00 |
| 7 | Northern Illinois | 1 | 48 | 209 | 4.35 | 3 | 48.00 | 209.00 |
| 8 | Buffalo | 1 | 64 | 281 | 4.39 | 4 | 64.00 | 281.00 |
| 9 | Eastern Michigan | 1 | 73 | 289 | 3.96 | 2 | 73.00 | 289.00 |
| 10 | Western Michigan | 2 | 97 | 642 | 6.62 | 8 | 48.50 | 321.00 |
| 11 | Miami (Ohio) | 2 | 125 | 535 | 4.28 | 6 | 62.50 | 267.50 |