2026 Mid-American Conference Leaders Kickoff Returns - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 11/04/2026
| Name | Team | Yr | Pos | G | Ret. | Yards | Avg. | TD | Ret./G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua Franklin | W Mich | SR | DB | 1 | 1 | 25 | 25.00 | 0 | 1.0 | 25.0 |
| 1 | Brendyn Smith | Kent State | FR | WR | 2 | 2 | 27 | 13.50 | 0 | 1.0 | 13.5 |
| 1 | Da'Realyst Clark | Kent State | SR | WR | 2 | 2 | 19 | 9.50 | 0 | 1.0 | 9.5 |
Note: To qualify, player must have played in 75% of his team's games.