2026 Mid-American Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - From Opponent's 1 To 20 Yard Line through 10/10/2026
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Long | 1st | 10+ | 20+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akron | 4 | 12 | 47 | 3.92 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Ohio | 5 | 16 | 59 | 3.69 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 3 | Eastern Michigan | 6 | 18 | 69 | 3.83 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 3 | Buffalo | 5 | 18 | 82 | 4.56 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 3 | Toledo | 4 | 18 | 101 | 5.61 | 1 | 87 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | Bowling Green | 6 | 18 | 268 | 14.89 | 0 | 83 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| 7 | Central Michigan | 5 | 19 | 124 | 6.53 | 0 | 29 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 8 | Ball State | 6 | 21 | 104 | 4.95 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 5 | 22 | 56 | 2.55 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 9 | Miami (OH) | 5 | 22 | 66 | 3.00 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 11 | Sacramento State | 5 | 24 | 99 | 4.13 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 12 | Kent State | 5 | 26 | 106 | 4.08 | 0 | 42 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| 13 | Western Michigan | 5 | 34 | 173 | 5.09 | 0 | 29 | 7 | 5 | 1 |
| 1st: First Downs; 10+: Rush attempts of 10 or more yards; 20+: Rush attempts of 20 or more yards | ||||||||||