2012 Mountain West Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/07/2013
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego State | 2 | 53 | 189 | 3.57 | 2 | 26.50 | 94.50 |
| 2 | UNLV | 2 | 71 | 275 | 3.87 | 3 | 35.50 | 137.50 |
| 3 | Hawai'i | 1 | 42 | 155 | 3.69 | 3 | 42.00 | 155.00 |
| 4 | New Mexico | 2 | 63 | 349 | 5.54 | 4 | 31.50 | 174.50 |
| 5 | Air Force | 1 | 31 | 214 | 6.90 | 2 | 31.00 | 214.00 |
| 6 | Nevada | 1 | 41 | 215 | 5.24 | 1 | 41.00 | 215.00 |
| 7 | Colorado State | 3 | 123 | 670 | 5.45 | 8 | 41.00 | 223.33 |
| 8 | Wyoming | 2 | 83 | 494 | 5.95 | 9 | 41.50 | 247.00 |
| 9 | Fresno State | 2 | 100 | 581 | 5.81 | 6 | 50.00 | 290.50 |