2026 Mid-American Conference Leaders Total Defense - Games in October Only through 11/11/2026
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 4 | 407 | 708 | 241 | 1115 | 4.63 | 278.8 |
| 2 | Toledo | 4 | 490 | 858 | 273 | 1348 | 4.94 | 337.0 |
| 3 | Miami (OH) | 4 | 270 | 1014 | 255 | 1284 | 5.04 | 321.0 |
| 4 | Buffalo | 4 | 511 | 800 | 257 | 1311 | 5.10 | 327.8 |
| 4 | Western Michigan | 5 | 697 | 1112 | 355 | 1809 | 5.10 | 361.8 |
| 6 | Kent State | 5 | 771 | 920 | 317 | 1691 | 5.33 | 338.2 |
| 7 | Central Michigan | 4 | 768 | 607 | 257 | 1375 | 5.35 | 343.8 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 4 | 839 | 621 | 270 | 1460 | 5.41 | 365.0 |
| 9 | Bowling Green | 5 | 859 | 811 | 307 | 1670 | 5.44 | 334.0 |
| 10 | Sacramento State | 4 | 759 | 783 | 254 | 1542 | 6.07 | 385.5 |
| 11 | Ball State | 4 | 668 | 900 | 258 | 1568 | 6.08 | 392.0 |
| 12 | Eastern Michigan | 4 | 519 | 1005 | 234 | 1524 | 6.51 | 381.0 |
| 13 | Akron | 4 | 874 | 785 | 251 | 1659 | 6.61 | 414.8 |