2025 Mid-American Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games vs. Non-Conference Teams Only through 01/08/2026
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 5 | 156 | 732 | 4.69 | 7 | 31.20 | 146.40 |
| 2 | Bowling Green | 4 | 127 | 443 | 3.49 | 5 | 31.75 | 110.75 |
| 3 | Central Michigan | 5 | 166 | 729 | 4.39 | 11 | 33.20 | 145.80 |
| 4 | Western Michigan | 5 | 168 | 689 | 4.10 | 8 | 33.60 | 137.80 |
| 5 | Ball State | 4 | 135 | 668 | 4.95 | 9 | 33.75 | 167.00 |
| 6 | Buffalo | 4 | 143 | 485 | 3.39 | 4 | 35.75 | 121.25 |
| 7 | Akron | 4 | 144 | 658 | 4.57 | 7 | 36.00 | 164.50 |
| 8 | Toledo | 5 | 183 | 657 | 3.59 | 8 | 36.60 | 131.40 |
| 9 | Northern Illinois | 4 | 147 | 591 | 4.02 | 4 | 36.75 | 147.75 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | 4 | 154 | 741 | 4.81 | 7 | 38.50 | 185.25 |
| 11 | Eastern Michigan | 4 | 162 | 1089 | 6.72 | 14 | 40.50 | 272.25 |
| 12 | Miami (OH) | 5 | 205 | 785 | 3.83 | 5 | 41.00 | 157.00 |
| 13 | Kent State | 4 | 172 | 1077 | 6.26 | 12 | 43.00 | 269.25 |