2023 Mid-American Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games vs. Non-Conference Teams Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 5 | 112 | 264 | 2.36 | 1 | 22.40 | 52.80 |
| 2 | Akron | 4 | 123 | 360 | 2.93 | 4 | 30.75 | 90.00 |
| 3 | Toledo | 5 | 178 | 686 | 3.85 | 4 | 35.60 | 137.20 |
| 4 | Northern Illinois | 5 | 173 | 723 | 4.18 | 8 | 34.60 | 144.60 |
| 5 | Miami (Ohio) | 5 | 192 | 839 | 4.37 | 6 | 38.40 | 167.80 |
| 6 | Ball State | 4 | 107 | 483 | 4.51 | 5 | 26.75 | 120.75 |
| 7 | Bowling Green | 5 | 171 | 814 | 4.76 | 5 | 34.20 | 162.80 |
| 8 | Western Michigan | 4 | 135 | 652 | 4.83 | 10 | 33.75 | 163.00 |
| 9 | Central Michigan | 4 | 115 | 559 | 4.86 | 8 | 28.75 | 139.75 |
| 10 | Kent State | 4 | 160 | 807 | 5.04 | 9 | 40.00 | 201.75 |
| 11 | Eastern Michigan | 5 | 224 | 1239 | 5.53 | 10 | 44.80 | 247.80 |
| 12 | Buffalo | 4 | 157 | 958 | 6.10 | 10 | 39.25 | 239.50 |