2023 Mid-American Conference Leaders Total Defense - Games vs. Unranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 13 | 1185 | 2376 | 737 | 3561 | 4.83 | 273.9 |
| 2 | Ball State | 11 | 1240 | 2164 | 671 | 3404 | 5.07 | 309.5 |
| 3 | Northern Illinois | 13 | 1929 | 2225 | 812 | 4154 | 5.12 | 319.5 |
| 4 | Bowling Green | 11 | 1486 | 2052 | 696 | 3538 | 5.08 | 321.6 |
| 5 | Miami (Ohio) | 14 | 1851 | 2774 | 933 | 4625 | 4.96 | 330.4 |
| 6 | Toledo | 14 | 2083 | 2562 | 936 | 4645 | 4.96 | 331.8 |
| 7 | Akron | 12 | 1773 | 2247 | 776 | 4020 | 5.18 | 335.0 |
| 8 | Buffalo | 11 | 1934 | 1902 | 695 | 3836 | 5.52 | 348.7 |
| 9 | Kent State | 12 | 2113 | 2574 | 775 | 4687 | 6.05 | 390.6 |
| 10 | Central Michigan | 11 | 1682 | 2625 | 706 | 4307 | 6.10 | 391.5 |
| 11 | Western Michigan | 11 | 1651 | 2682 | 708 | 4333 | 6.12 | 393.9 |
| 12 | Eastern Michigan | 13 | 2452 | 2769 | 900 | 5221 | 5.80 | 401.6 |