2026 Mid-American Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games vs. FBS (I-A) Teams Only through 10/10/2026
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 4 | 134 | 486 | 3.63 | 5 | 33.50 | 121.50 |
| 2 | Western Michigan | 5 | 191 | 698 | 3.65 | 5 | 38.20 | 139.60 |
| 3 | Toledo | 5 | 202 | 768 | 3.80 | 7 | 40.40 | 153.60 |
| 4 | Miami (OH) | 5 | 147 | 574 | 3.90 | 8 | 29.40 | 114.80 |
| 5 | Ohio | 5 | 201 | 845 | 4.20 | 13 | 40.20 | 169.00 |
| 6 | Eastern Michigan | 6 | 187 | 810 | 4.33 | 7 | 31.17 | 135.00 |
| 7 | Kent State | 5 | 182 | 854 | 4.69 | 12 | 36.40 | 170.80 |
| 8 | Buffalo | 4 | 143 | 674 | 4.71 | 8 | 35.75 | 168.50 |
| 9 | Sacramento State | 5 | 175 | 864 | 4.94 | 14 | 35.00 | 172.80 |
| 10 | Bowling Green | 5 | 192 | 969 | 5.05 | 8 | 38.40 | 193.80 |
| 11 | Central Michigan | 5 | 192 | 971 | 5.06 | 10 | 38.40 | 194.20 |
| 12 | Ball State | 5 | 200 | 1130 | 5.65 | 12 | 40.00 | 226.00 |
| 13 | Akron | 5 | 178 | 1065 | 5.98 | 9 | 35.60 | 213.00 |