2020 Mid-American Conference Leaders Total Defense - Games in December/January Only through 01/11/2021
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buffalo | 3 | 392 | 499 | 195 | 891 | 4.57 | 297.0 |
| 2 | Bowling Green | 1 | 195 | 87 | 56 | 282 | 5.04 | 282.0 |
| 3 | Central Michigan | 2 | 279 | 631 | 171 | 910 | 5.32 | 455.0 |
| 4 | Toledo | 2 | 306 | 438 | 133 | 744 | 5.59 | 372.0 |
| 5 | Ball State | 4 | 575 | 1104 | 294 | 1679 | 5.71 | 419.8 |
| 6 | Western Michigan | 2 | 321 | 564 | 142 | 885 | 6.23 | 442.5 |
| 7 | Akron | 2 | 588 | 214 | 125 | 802 | 6.42 | 401.0 |
| 8 | Northern Illinois | 2 | 309 | 674 | 148 | 983 | 6.64 | 491.5 |
| 9 | Eastern Michigan | 2 | 408 | 525 | 139 | 933 | 6.71 | 466.5 |