2026 Mid-American Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games vs. FBS non-Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 09/19/2026
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eastern Michigan | 2 | 53 | 186 | 3.51 | 1 | 26.50 | 93.00 |
| 2 | Sacramento State | 2 | 64 | 221 | 3.45 | 4 | 32.00 | 110.50 |
| 3 | Buffalo | 1 | 39 | 154 | 3.95 | 0 | 39.00 | 154.00 |
| 4 | Central Michigan | 2 | 72 | 367 | 5.10 | 4 | 36.00 | 183.50 |
| 5 | Western Michigan | 1 | 44 | 209 | 4.75 | 2 | 44.00 | 209.00 |
| 6 | Ball State | 1 | 40 | 212 | 5.30 | 3 | 40.00 | 212.00 |
| 7 | Ohio | 2 | 96 | 427 | 4.45 | 6 | 48.00 | 213.50 |
| 8 | Toledo | 1 | 49 | 261 | 5.33 | 3 | 49.00 | 261.00 |