2023 Mid-American Conference Leaders Total Defense - Games vs. FBS (I-A) Teams Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 12 | 1151 | 2204 | 682 | 3355 | 4.92 | 279.6 |
| 2 | Ball State | 11 | 1235 | 2294 | 679 | 3529 | 5.20 | 320.8 |
| 3 | Akron | 11 | 1694 | 2095 | 704 | 3789 | 5.38 | 344.5 |
| 4 | Bowling Green | 12 | 1826 | 2088 | 750 | 3914 | 5.22 | 326.2 |
| 5 | Northern Illinois | 12 | 1856 | 2081 | 762 | 3937 | 5.17 | 328.1 |
| 6 | Buffalo | 11 | 2009 | 1937 | 681 | 3946 | 5.79 | 358.7 |
| 7 | Miami (Ohio) | 13 | 1774 | 2500 | 871 | 4274 | 4.91 | 328.8 |
| 8 | Central Michigan | 11 | 1873 | 2474 | 705 | 4347 | 6.17 | 395.2 |
| 9 | Toledo | 13 | 1942 | 2465 | 874 | 4407 | 5.04 | 339.0 |
| 10 | Western Michigan | 11 | 1854 | 2585 | 727 | 4439 | 6.11 | 403.5 |
| 11 | Kent State | 11 | 2010 | 2524 | 722 | 4534 | 6.28 | 412.2 |
| 12 | Eastern Michigan | 12 | 2248 | 2575 | 825 | 4823 | 5.85 | 401.9 |