2012 Mountain West Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games in December/January Only through 01/07/2013
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawai'i | 1 | 34 | 18 | 0.53 | 0 | 34.00 | 18.00 |
| 2 | San Diego State | 1 | 30 | 52 | 1.73 | 1 | 30.00 | 52.00 |
| 2 | Air Force | 1 | 54 | 208 | 3.85 | 1 | 54.00 | 208.00 |
| 4 | Fresno State | 1 | 37 | 169 | 4.57 | 2 | 37.00 | 169.00 |
| 5 | Nevada | 2 | 77 | 411 | 5.34 | 5 | 38.50 | 205.50 |
| 5 | Boise State | 2 | 84 | 432 | 5.14 | 5 | 42.00 | 216.00 |