2023 Mid-American Conference Leaders Total Defense - Games Lost Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 3 | 472 | 439 | 173 | 911 | 5.27 | 303.7 |
| 2 | Akron | 10 | 1577 | 1866 | 645 | 3443 | 5.34 | 344.3 |
| 3 | Toledo | 3 | 535 | 499 | 188 | 1034 | 5.50 | 344.7 |
| 4 | Bowling Green | 6 | 1119 | 962 | 351 | 2081 | 5.93 | 346.8 |
| 5 | Ball State | 8 | 933 | 1924 | 508 | 2857 | 5.62 | 357.1 |
| 6 | Northern Illinois | 6 | 1254 | 916 | 381 | 2170 | 5.70 | 361.7 |
| 7 | Miami (Ohio) | 3 | 585 | 614 | 208 | 1199 | 5.76 | 399.7 |
| 8 | Buffalo | 9 | 1876 | 1752 | 570 | 3628 | 6.36 | 403.1 |
| 9 | Kent State | 11 | 2010 | 2524 | 722 | 4534 | 6.28 | 412.2 |
| 10 | Central Michigan | 7 | 1289 | 1613 | 464 | 2902 | 6.25 | 414.6 |
| 11 | Western Michigan | 8 | 1566 | 1775 | 542 | 3341 | 6.16 | 417.6 |
| 12 | Eastern Michigan | 7 | 1575 | 1484 | 481 | 3059 | 6.36 | 437.0 |