2011 Western Athletic Conference Leaders Total Defense - Games vs. Non-Conference Teams Only through 01/09/2012
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utah State | 6 | 681 | 1297 | 425 | 1978 | 4.65 | 329.7 |
| 2 | Nevada | 6 | 1101 | 975 | 415 | 2076 | 5.00 | 346.0 |
| 3 | Hawai'i | 6 | 755 | 1329 | 387 | 2084 | 5.39 | 347.3 |
| 4 | Louisiana Tech | 6 | 818 | 1498 | 467 | 2316 | 4.96 | 386.0 |
| 5 | San Jose State | 5 | 962 | 1073 | 342 | 2035 | 5.95 | 407.0 |
| 6 | Fresno State | 6 | 1200 | 1368 | 405 | 2568 | 6.34 | 428.0 |
| 7 | Idaho | 5 | 760 | 1433 | 380 | 2193 | 5.77 | 438.6 |
| 8 | New Mexico State | 6 | 1201 | 1445 | 433 | 2646 | 6.11 | 441.0 |