2026 Mid-American Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games in August/September Only through 10/10/2026
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 4 | 129 | 299 | 2.32 | 1 | 32.25 | 74.75 |
| 2 | Toledo | 4 | 153 | 529 | 3.46 | 4 | 38.25 | 132.25 |
| 2 | Akron | 4 | 119 | 611 | 5.13 | 4 | 29.75 | 152.75 |
| 4 | Western Michigan | 4 | 155 | 646 | 4.17 | 5 | 38.75 | 161.50 |
| 5 | Miami (OH) | 4 | 113 | 489 | 4.33 | 6 | 28.25 | 122.25 |
| 5 | Eastern Michigan | 5 | 163 | 697 | 4.28 | 6 | 32.60 | 139.40 |
| 7 | Buffalo | 4 | 133 | 683 | 5.14 | 7 | 33.25 | 170.75 |
| 8 | Bowling Green | 4 | 155 | 1049 | 6.77 | 8 | 38.75 | 262.25 |
| 9 | Central Michigan | 4 | 137 | 661 | 4.82 | 9 | 34.25 | 165.25 |
| 9 | Ball State | 4 | 146 | 797 | 5.46 | 9 | 36.50 | 199.25 |
| 11 | Kent State | 4 | 130 | 527 | 4.05 | 10 | 32.50 | 131.75 |
| 11 | Ohio | 4 | 157 | 674 | 4.29 | 10 | 39.25 | 168.50 |
| 13 | Sacramento State | 5 | 168 | 750 | 4.46 | 11 | 33.60 | 150.00 |