2023 Mid-American Conference Leaders Total Defense - Games in October Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball State | 3 | 370 | 519 | 205 | 889 | 4.34 | 296.3 |
| 2 | Bowling Green | 3 | 398 | 475 | 198 | 873 | 4.41 | 291.0 |
| 3 | Miami (Ohio) | 4 | 438 | 681 | 253 | 1119 | 4.42 | 279.8 |
| 4 | Northern Illinois | 4 | 622 | 572 | 259 | 1194 | 4.61 | 298.5 |
| 5 | Eastern Michigan | 4 | 679 | 679 | 289 | 1358 | 4.70 | 339.5 |
| 6 | Buffalo | 4 | 563 | 611 | 247 | 1174 | 4.75 | 293.5 |
| 6 | Toledo | 4 | 605 | 663 | 267 | 1268 | 4.75 | 317.0 |
| 8 | Ohio | 4 | 506 | 684 | 234 | 1190 | 5.09 | 297.5 |
| 9 | Kent State | 3 | 402 | 613 | 196 | 1015 | 5.18 | 338.3 |
| 10 | Central Michigan | 4 | 644 | 754 | 246 | 1398 | 5.68 | 349.5 |
| 11 | Western Michigan | 4 | 499 | 1033 | 268 | 1532 | 5.72 | 383.0 |
| 12 | Akron | 3 | 711 | 455 | 190 | 1166 | 6.14 | 388.7 |