2022 Mid-American Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games in October Only through 01/09/2023
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Michigan | 4 | 142 | 366 | 2.58 | 7 | 35.50 | 91.50 |
| 2 | Northern Illinois | 4 | 127 | 419 | 3.30 | 5 | 31.75 | 104.75 |
| 3 | Miami (Ohio) | 5 | 183 | 636 | 3.48 | 5 | 36.60 | 127.20 |
| 4 | Central Michigan | 4 | 158 | 530 | 3.35 | 6 | 39.50 | 132.50 |
| 5 | Toledo | 5 | 196 | 674 | 3.44 | 11 | 39.20 | 134.80 |
| 6 | Eastern Michigan | 5 | 202 | 796 | 3.94 | 5 | 40.40 | 159.20 |
| 7 | Buffalo | 4 | 147 | 652 | 4.44 | 5 | 36.75 | 163.00 |
| 8 | Bowling Green | 4 | 157 | 664 | 4.23 | 6 | 39.25 | 166.00 |
| 9 | Akron | 5 | 187 | 834 | 4.46 | 9 | 37.40 | 166.80 |
| 10 | Kent State | 4 | 172 | 700 | 4.07 | 7 | 43.00 | 175.00 |
| 11 | Ohio | 4 | 164 | 749 | 4.57 | 9 | 41.00 | 187.25 |
| 12 | Ball State | 4 | 194 | 817 | 4.21 | 7 | 48.50 | 204.25 |