2026 Mid-American Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games vs. FBS Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 10/10/2026
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 1 | 25 | 27 | 1.08 | 0 | 25.00 | 27.00 |
| 2 | Sacramento State | 1 | 33 | 193 | 5.85 | 4 | 33.00 | 193.00 |
| 3 | Central Michigan | 1 | 34 | 201 | 5.91 | 4 | 34.00 | 201.00 |
| 4 | Buffalo | 1 | 41 | 304 | 7.41 | 5 | 41.00 | 304.00 |
| 5 | Ohio | 1 | 42 | 248 | 5.90 | 4 | 42.00 | 248.00 |
| 6 | Miami (OH) | 2 | 64 | 303 | 4.73 | 4 | 32.00 | 151.50 |
| 7 | Akron | 2 | 66 | 394 | 5.97 | 3 | 33.00 | 197.00 |
| 7 | Ball State | 2 | 66 | 401 | 6.08 | 5 | 33.00 | 200.50 |
| 9 | Western Michigan | 2 | 67 | 279 | 4.16 | 2 | 33.50 | 139.50 |
| 10 | Eastern Michigan | 2 | 75 | 375 | 5.00 | 5 | 37.50 | 187.50 |
| 11 | Kent State | 2 | 77 | 423 | 5.49 | 8 | 38.50 | 211.50 |
| 12 | Toledo | 2 | 79 | 195 | 2.47 | 1 | 39.50 | 97.50 |
| 13 | Bowling Green | 2 | 80 | 629 | 7.86 | 6 | 40.00 | 314.50 |