2011 Big East Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games in August/September Only through 01/09/2012
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rutgers | 3 | 82 | 205 | 2.50 | 2 | 27.33 | 68.33 |
| 2 | Louisville | 3 | 107 | 223 | 2.08 | 1 | 35.67 | 74.33 |
| 3 | Cincinnati | 4 | 126 | 357 | 2.83 | 3 | 31.50 | 89.25 |
| 4 | Connecticut | 4 | 127 | 365 | 2.87 | 2 | 31.75 | 91.25 |
| 5 | Pittsburgh | 5 | 172 | 624 | 3.63 | 7 | 34.40 | 124.80 |
| 6 | Syracuse | 4 | 147 | 505 | 3.44 | 3 | 36.75 | 126.25 |
| 7 | South Florida | 5 | 181 | 635 | 3.51 | 7 | 36.20 | 127.00 |
| 8 | West Virginia | 4 | 131 | 534 | 4.08 | 6 | 32.75 | 133.50 |