2024 Mid-American Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 12/21/2024
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 1 | 30 | 126 | 4.20 | 1 | 30.00 | 126.00 |
| 2 | Northern Illinois | 1 | 28 | 123 | 4.39 | 2 | 28.00 | 123.00 |
| 3 | Central Michigan | 1 | 29 | 137 | 4.72 | 1 | 29.00 | 137.00 |
| 4 | Akron | 2 | 86 | 443 | 5.15 | 6 | 43.00 | 221.50 |
| 5 | Buffalo | 1 | 41 | 255 | 6.22 | 5 | 41.00 | 255.00 |
| 6 | Bowling Green | 1 | 37 | 234 | 6.32 | 2 | 37.00 | 234.00 |
| 7 | Western Michigan | 1 | 39 | 273 | 7.00 | 6 | 39.00 | 273.00 |
| 8 | Kent State | 2 | 105 | 765 | 7.29 | 9 | 52.50 | 382.50 |
| 9 | Miami (Ohio) | 1 | 36 | 270 | 7.50 | 3 | 36.00 | 270.00 |
| 10 | Ball State | 1 | 31 | 243 | 7.84 | 2 | 31.00 | 243.00 |