2026 Mid-American Conference Leaders Total Defense - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 10/17/2026
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Michigan | 1 | 173 | 204 | 65 | 377 | 5.80 | 377.0 |
| 2 | Kent State | 1 | 145 | 382 | 66 | 527 | 7.98 | 527.0 |
| 3 | Akron | 1 | 203 | 356 | 68 | 559 | 8.22 | 559.0 |
| 3 | Central Michigan | 1 | 201 | 371 | 68 | 572 | 8.41 | 572.0 |
| 5 | Ball State | 2 | 401 | 706 | 127 | 1107 | 8.72 | 553.5 |