2023 Mid-American Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games in August/September Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 5 | 113 | 333 | 2.95 | 1 | 22.60 | 66.60 |
| 2 | Akron | 5 | 159 | 472 | 2.97 | 4 | 31.80 | 94.40 |
| 3 | Ball State | 5 | 143 | 616 | 4.31 | 8 | 28.60 | 123.20 |
| 4 | Bowling Green | 5 | 164 | 686 | 4.18 | 3 | 32.80 | 137.20 |
| 5 | Miami (Ohio) | 5 | 186 | 698 | 3.75 | 5 | 37.20 | 139.60 |
| 6 | Central Michigan | 5 | 153 | 714 | 4.67 | 10 | 30.60 | 142.80 |
| 7 | Toledo | 5 | 192 | 771 | 4.02 | 6 | 38.40 | 154.20 |
| 8 | Western Michigan | 5 | 172 | 775 | 4.51 | 11 | 34.40 | 155.00 |
| 9 | Kent State | 5 | 194 | 883 | 4.55 | 10 | 38.80 | 176.60 |
| 9 | Northern Illinois | 5 | 189 | 883 | 4.67 | 11 | 37.80 | 176.60 |
| 11 | Buffalo | 5 | 184 | 1075 | 5.84 | 10 | 36.80 | 215.00 |
| 12 | Eastern Michigan | 5 | 214 | 1112 | 5.20 | 8 | 42.80 | 222.40 |