2023 Mid-American Conference Leaders Total Defense - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bowling Green | 2 | 415 | 286 | 113 | 701 | 6.20 | 350.5 |
| 2 | Ball State | 1 | 99 | 287 | 61 | 386 | 6.33 | 386.0 |
| 3 | Western Michigan | 1 | 254 | 133 | 65 | 387 | 5.95 | 387.0 |
| 4 | Buffalo | 1 | 225 | 344 | 65 | 569 | 8.75 | 569.0 |
| 5 | Central Michigan | 1 | 236 | 342 | 65 | 578 | 8.89 | 578.0 |