2024 Mid-American Conference Leaders Total Defense - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 11/09/2024
| 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 | Miami (Ohio) | 1 | 270 | 158 | 64 | 428 | 6.69 | 428.0 |
| 3 | Ball State | 1 | 243 | 507 | 71 | 750 | 10.56 | 750.0 |
| 4 | Western Michigan | 1 | 273 | 410 | 72 | 683 | 9.49 | 683.0 |
| 5 | Buffalo | 1 | 255 | 263 | 83 | 518 | 6.24 | 518.0 |
| 6 | Bowling Green | 2 | 469 | 377 | 129 | 846 | 6.56 | 423.0 |
| 7 | Akron | 2 | 443 | 510 | 144 | 953 | 6.62 | 476.5 |
| 8 | Kent State | 2 | 765 | 693 | 161 | 1458 | 9.06 | 729.0 |