2024 Mid-American Conference Leaders Total Defense - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 09/14/2024
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Illinois | 1 | 123 | 163 | 61 | 286 | 4.69 | 286.0 |
| 2 | Buffalo | 1 | 255 | 263 | 83 | 518 | 6.24 | 518.0 |
| 3 | Akron | 1 | 170 | 234 | 64 | 404 | 6.31 | 404.0 |
| 4 | Central Michigan | 1 | 137 | 242 | 58 | 379 | 6.53 | 379.0 |
| 5 | Bowling Green | 1 | 234 | 204 | 57 | 438 | 7.68 | 438.0 |
| 6 | Kent State | 1 | 456 | 284 | 80 | 740 | 9.25 | 740.0 |
| 7 | Western Michigan | 1 | 273 | 410 | 72 | 683 | 9.49 | 683.0 |
| 8 | Ball State | 1 | 243 | 507 | 71 | 750 | 10.56 | 750.0 |