2012 Mountain West Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games vs. Non-Conference Teams Only through 01/07/2013
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawai'i | 4 | 139 | 539 | 3.88 | 6 | 34.75 | 134.75 |
| 2 | New Mexico | 5 | 146 | 664 | 4.55 | 6 | 29.20 | 132.80 |
| 3 | Colorado State | 4 | 162 | 647 | 3.99 | 5 | 40.50 | 161.75 |
| 4 | Nevada | 5 | 164 | 814 | 4.96 | 10 | 32.80 | 162.80 |
| 5 | San Diego State | 5 | 173 | 572 | 3.31 | 4 | 34.60 | 114.40 |
| 6 | UNLV | 5 | 180 | 827 | 4.59 | 9 | 36.00 | 165.40 |
| 7 | Boise State | 5 | 197 | 787 | 3.99 | 7 | 39.40 | 157.40 |
| 8 | Wyoming | 4 | 198 | 1012 | 5.11 | 7 | 49.50 | 253.00 |
| 9 | Fresno State | 5 | 208 | 833 | 4.00 | 9 | 41.60 | 166.60 |
| 10 | Air Force | 5 | 243 | 1087 | 4.47 | 11 | 48.60 | 217.40 |