2023 Mid-American Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games vs. FBS Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 1 | 23 | 38 | 1.65 | 0 | 23.00 | 38.00 |
| 2 | Toledo | 1 | 35 | 168 | 4.80 | 1 | 35.00 | 168.00 |
| 3 | Central Michigan | 1 | 31 | 127 | 4.10 | 2 | 31.00 | 127.00 |
| 3 | Eastern Michigan | 1 | 56 | 296 | 5.29 | 2 | 56.00 | 296.00 |
| 5 | Akron | 2 | 56 | 227 | 4.05 | 3 | 28.00 | 113.50 |
| 6 | Bowling Green | 3 | 96 | 493 | 5.14 | 4 | 32.00 | 164.33 |
| 6 | Northern Illinois | 2 | 72 | 370 | 5.14 | 4 | 36.00 | 185.00 |
| 6 | Buffalo | 1 | 40 | 314 | 7.85 | 4 | 40.00 | 314.00 |
| 9 | Ball State | 2 | 48 | 212 | 4.42 | 5 | 24.00 | 106.00 |
| 9 | Miami (Ohio) | 2 | 93 | 523 | 5.62 | 5 | 46.50 | 261.50 |
| 11 | Kent State | 2 | 91 | 561 | 6.16 | 6 | 45.50 | 280.50 |
| 12 | Western Michigan | 3 | 113 | 601 | 5.32 | 9 | 37.67 | 200.33 |