2026 Mid-American Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 10/10/2026
| 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 | 42 | 173 | 4.12 | 1 | 42.00 | 173.00 |
| 3 | Central Michigan | 1 | 34 | 201 | 5.91 | 4 | 34.00 | 201.00 |
| 4 | Akron | 1 | 33 | 203 | 6.15 | 1 | 33.00 | 203.00 |
| 5 | Ball State | 2 | 66 | 401 | 6.08 | 5 | 33.00 | 200.50 |