2011 Mid-American Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/09/2012
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akron | 1 | 45 | 164 | 3.64 | 4 | 45.00 | 164.00 |
| 2 | Miami (Ohio) | 1 | 40 | 147 | 3.68 | 2 | 40.00 | 147.00 |
| 3 | Toledo | 1 | 38 | 145 | 3.82 | 1 | 38.00 | 145.00 |
| 4 | Central Michigan | 1 | 47 | 197 | 4.19 | 3 | 47.00 | 197.00 |
| 5 | Kent State | 2 | 77 | 402 | 5.22 | 7 | 38.50 | 201.00 |
| 6 | Ball State | 1 | 38 | 208 | 5.47 | 2 | 38.00 | 208.00 |
| 7 | Northern Illinois | 1 | 47 | 266 | 5.66 | 4 | 47.00 | 266.00 |
| 8 | Western Michigan | 1 | 26 | 190 | 7.31 | 3 | 26.00 | 190.00 |
| 9 | Eastern Michigan | 1 | 50 | 376 | 7.52 | 2 | 50.00 | 376.00 |
| 10 | Bowling Green | 1 | 46 | 360 | 7.83 | 4 | 46.00 | 360.00 |