2011 Mountain West Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/09/2012
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boise State | 2 | 57 | 170 | 2.98 | 1 | 28.50 | 85.00 |
| 2 | TCU | 2 | 68 | 276 | 4.06 | 3 | 34.00 | 138.00 |
| 3 | San Diego State | 3 | 140 | 685 | 4.89 | 8 | 46.67 | 228.33 |
| 4 | Air Force | 2 | 70 | 346 | 4.94 | 4 | 35.00 | 173.00 |
| 5 | New Mexico | 3 | 123 | 672 | 5.46 | 14 | 41.00 | 224.00 |
| 6 | UNLV | 3 | 111 | 612 | 5.51 | 13 | 37.00 | 204.00 |
| 7 | Wyoming | 3 | 137 | 923 | 6.74 | 10 | 45.67 | 307.67 |
| 8 | Colorado State | 2 | 93 | 638 | 6.86 | 8 | 46.50 | 319.00 |