2017 Mid-American Conference Leaders Total Defense - Games in December/January Only through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Michigan | 1 | 121 | 154 | 61 | 275 | 4.51 | 275.0 |
| 2 | Ohio | 1 | 99 | 254 | 70 | 353 | 5.04 | 353.0 |
| 3 | Toledo | 2 | 440 | 414 | 145 | 854 | 5.89 | 427.0 |
| 4 | Northern Illinois | 1 | 213 | 252 | 92 | 465 | 5.05 | 465.0 |
| 5 | Akron | 2 | 566 | 577 | 162 | 1143 | 7.06 | 571.5 |