2017 Mid-American Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games in December/January Only through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 1 | 25 | 99 | 3.96 | 0 | 25.00 | 99.00 |
| 2 | Central Michigan | 1 | 42 | 121 | 2.88 | 0 | 42.00 | 121.00 |
| 3 | Northern Illinois | 1 | 52 | 213 | 4.10 | 3 | 52.00 | 213.00 |
| 4 | Toledo | 2 | 86 | 440 | 5.12 | 5 | 43.00 | 220.00 |
| 5 | Akron | 2 | 99 | 566 | 5.72 | 7 | 49.50 | 283.00 |