2022 Mid-American Conference Leaders Total Defense - Games vs. Conference Teams Only through 01/09/2023
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toledo | 9 | 1155 | 1748 | 645 | 2903 | 4.50 | 322.6 |
| 2 | Western Michigan | 8 | 1076 | 1703 | 533 | 2779 | 5.21 | 347.4 |
| 3 | Eastern Michigan | 8 | 1269 | 1576 | 533 | 2845 | 5.34 | 355.6 |
| 4 | Central Michigan | 8 | 1354 | 1515 | 566 | 2869 | 5.07 | 358.6 |
| 5 | Akron | 8 | 1105 | 1835 | 523 | 2940 | 5.62 | 367.5 |
| 6 | Bowling Green | 8 | 1333 | 1635 | 552 | 2968 | 5.38 | 371.0 |
| 7 | Northern Illinois | 8 | 1166 | 1878 | 545 | 3044 | 5.59 | 380.5 |
| 8 | Miami (Ohio) | 8 | 1295 | 1751 | 570 | 3046 | 5.34 | 380.8 |
| 9 | Buffalo | 8 | 1403 | 1668 | 539 | 3071 | 5.70 | 383.9 |
| 10 | Ohio | 9 | 1220 | 2313 | 619 | 3533 | 5.71 | 392.6 |
| 11 | Ball State | 8 | 1535 | 1735 | 666 | 3270 | 4.91 | 408.8 |
| 12 | Kent State | 8 | 1286 | 2115 | 616 | 3401 | 5.52 | 425.1 |