2011 Mid-American Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games in December/January Only through 01/09/2012
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Illinois | 2 | 68 | 158 | 2.32 | 2 | 34.00 | 79.00 |
| 2 | Temple | 1 | 33 | 140 | 4.24 | 0 | 33.00 | 140.00 |
| 3 | Toledo | 1 | 55 | 248 | 4.51 | 4 | 55.00 | 248.00 |
| 4 | Ohio | 2 | 86 | 500 | 5.81 | 2 | 43.00 | 250.00 |
| 5 | Western Michigan | 1 | 56 | 265 | 4.73 | 1 | 56.00 | 265.00 |