2026 Mid-American Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 09/19/2026
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kent State | 1 | 38 | 145 | 3.82 | 4 | 38.00 | 145.00 |
| 2 | Western Michigan | 1 | 25 | 106 | 4.24 | 1 | 25.00 | 106.00 |
| 3 | Ball State | 1 | 35 | 237 | 6.77 | 3 | 35.00 | 237.00 |
| 4 | Buffalo | 1 | 41 | 304 | 7.41 | 5 | 41.00 | 304.00 |