2026 Mid-American Conference Leaders Kickoff Returns - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) 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 | 4 | 91 | 22.75 | 0 | 2.0 | 45.5 |
| 2 | Brendyn Smith | Kent State | FR | WR | 1 | 2 | 27 | 13.50 | 0 | 2.0 | 27.0 |
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.