2011 Mountain West Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games in August/September Only through 01/09/2012
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNLV | 4 | 119 | 464 | 3.90 | 9 | 29.75 | 116.00 |
| 2 | TCU | 4 | 149 | 600 | 4.03 | 3 | 37.25 | 150.00 |
| 3 | Wyoming | 4 | 168 | 714 | 4.25 | 7 | 42.00 | 178.50 |
| 4 | Boise State | 3 | 91 | 390 | 4.29 | 3 | 30.33 | 130.00 |
| 5 | Air Force | 3 | 133 | 576 | 4.33 | 5 | 44.33 | 192.00 |
| 6 | Colorado State | 4 | 154 | 703 | 4.56 | 8 | 38.50 | 175.75 |
| 7 | San Diego State | 4 | 196 | 911 | 4.65 | 10 | 49.00 | 227.75 |
| 8 | New Mexico | 4 | 166 | 901 | 5.43 | 12 | 41.50 | 225.25 |