2011 Mountain West Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games in December/January Only through 01/09/2012
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boise State | 2 | 49 | 41 | 0.84 | 0 | 24.50 | 20.50 |
| 2 | San Diego State | 2 | 58 | 124 | 2.14 | 1 | 29.00 | 62.00 |
| 3 | TCU | 2 | 69 | 212 | 3.07 | 1 | 34.50 | 106.00 |
| 4 | Air Force | 1 | 32 | 123 | 3.84 | 1 | 32.00 | 123.00 |
| 5 | New Mexico | 1 | 37 | 149 | 4.03 | 3 | 37.00 | 149.00 |
| 6 | UNLV | 1 | 39 | 186 | 4.77 | 6 | 39.00 | 186.00 |
| 7 | Wyoming | 2 | 102 | 518 | 5.08 | 5 | 51.00 | 259.00 |
| 8 | Colorado State | 1 | 41 | 225 | 5.49 | 1 | 41.00 | 225.00 |