2024 Mid-American Conference Leaders Total Defense - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 11/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami (Ohio) | 1 | 270 | 158 | 64 | 428 | 6.69 | 428.0 |
| 2 | Northern Illinois | 1 | 123 | 163 | 61 | 286 | 4.69 | 286.0 |
| 3 | Akron | 1 | 170 | 234 | 64 | 404 | 6.31 | 404.0 |
| 4 | Bowling Green | 2 | 469 | 377 | 129 | 846 | 6.56 | 423.0 |
| 5 | Western Michigan | 1 | 273 | 410 | 72 | 683 | 9.49 | 683.0 |
| 6 | Ball State | 2 | 388 | 782 | 139 | 1170 | 8.42 | 585.0 |
| 7 | Kent State | 3 | 966 | 1062 | 242 | 2028 | 8.38 | 676.0 |