2026 Mid-American Conference Leaders Kickoff Returns - Games vs. Conference Teams Only through 10/10/2026
| Name | Team | Yr | Pos | G | Ret. | Yards | Avg. | TD | Ret./G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TJ Horton | Ball State | SR | RB | 2 | 3 | 65 | 21.67 | 0 | 1.5 | 32.5 |
| 2 | Brandon Hills | Akron | JR | WR | 2 | 6 | 123 | 20.50 | 0 | 3.0 | 61.5 |
| 3 | Darren James-Hamilton | Ohio | SO | SAF | 2 | 3 | 59 | 19.67 | 0 | 1.5 | 29.5 |
| 4 | Da'Realyst Clark | Kent State | SR | WR | 3 | 5 | 96 | 19.20 | 0 | 1.7 | 32.0 |
| 5 | Adam Taylor | Sac St | SO | CB | 3 | 4 | 71 | 17.75 | 0 | 1.3 | 23.7 |
Note: To qualify, player must have played in 75% of his team's games and have a minimum of 1.2 kickoff returns per game played.