2022 Mid-American Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/09/2023
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Michigan | 1 | 32 | 166 | 5.19 | 2 | 32.00 | 166.00 |
| 2 | Ohio | 1 | 34 | 234 | 6.88 | 3 | 34.00 | 234.00 |
| 3 | Toledo | 1 | 44 | 281 | 6.39 | 5 | 44.00 | 281.00 |
| 4 | Akron | 1 | 45 | 238 | 5.29 | 5 | 45.00 | 238.00 |
| 5 | Ball State | 1 | 51 | 218 | 4.27 | 5 | 51.00 | 218.00 |
| 6 | Western Michigan | 1 | 52 | 238 | 4.58 | 2 | 52.00 | 238.00 |
| 7 | Bowling Green | 2 | 56 | 314 | 5.61 | 3 | 28.00 | 157.00 |
| 8 | Kent State | 2 | 75 | 389 | 5.19 | 6 | 37.50 | 194.50 |