2011 Big East 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 | Cincinnati | 1 | 32 | 32 | 1.00 | 1 | 32.00 | 32.00 |
| 2 | Connecticut | 2 | 69 | 174 | 2.52 | 1 | 34.50 | 87.00 |
| 3 | South Florida | 2 | 64 | 245 | 3.83 | 3 | 32.00 | 122.50 |
| 4 | Pittsburgh | 2 | 67 | 265 | 3.96 | 4 | 33.50 | 132.50 |
| 5 | Rutgers | 2 | 65 | 277 | 4.26 | 4 | 32.50 | 138.50 |
| 6 | Syracuse | 3 | 99 | 434 | 4.38 | 2 | 33.00 | 144.67 |
| 7 | Louisville | 2 | 70 | 301 | 4.30 | 4 | 35.00 | 150.50 |
| 8 | West Virginia | 3 | 101 | 569 | 5.63 | 8 | 33.67 | 189.67 |