2023 Mid-American Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball State | 1 | 28 | 99 | 3.54 | 3 | 28.00 | 99.00 |
| 2 | Bowling Green | 2 | 80 | 415 | 5.19 | 3 | 40.00 | 207.50 |
| 3 | Buffalo | 1 | 36 | 225 | 6.25 | 2 | 36.00 | 225.00 |
| 4 | Central Michigan | 1 | 37 | 236 | 6.38 | 2 | 37.00 | 236.00 |
| 5 | Western Michigan | 1 | 43 | 254 | 5.91 | 3 | 43.00 | 254.00 |