2011 Mid-American Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games in August/September Only through 01/09/2012
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Temple | 4 | 122 | 301 | 2.47 | 3 | 30.50 | 75.25 |
| 2 | Bowling Green | 4 | 120 | 380 | 3.17 | 5 | 30.00 | 95.00 |
| 3 | Ohio | 4 | 142 | 442 | 3.11 | 1 | 35.50 | 110.50 |
| 4 | Toledo | 4 | 146 | 562 | 3.85 | 6 | 36.50 | 140.50 |
| 5 | Eastern Michigan | 4 | 135 | 563 | 4.17 | 2 | 33.75 | 140.75 |
| 6 | Central Michigan | 4 | 160 | 573 | 3.58 | 7 | 40.00 | 143.25 |
| 7 | Kent State | 4 | 155 | 608 | 3.92 | 10 | 38.75 | 152.00 |
| 8 | Buffalo | 4 | 169 | 664 | 3.93 | 6 | 42.25 | 166.00 |
| 9 | Miami (Ohio) | 3 | 122 | 525 | 4.30 | 4 | 40.67 | 175.00 |
| 10 | Western Michigan | 4 | 143 | 758 | 5.30 | 5 | 35.75 | 189.50 |
| 11 | Akron | 4 | 170 | 791 | 4.65 | 11 | 42.50 | 197.75 |
| 12 | Ball State | 4 | 166 | 829 | 4.99 | 8 | 41.50 | 207.25 |
| 13 | Northern Illinois | 4 | 230 | 1119 | 4.87 | 13 | 57.50 | 279.75 |