2012 Western Athletic Conference Leaders Total Defense - Games vs. Non-Conference Teams Only through 01/07/2013
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UTSA | 4 | 606 | 931 | 264 | 1537 | 5.82 | 384.3 |
| 2 | Utah State | 7 | 819 | 1280 | 505 | 2099 | 4.16 | 299.9 |
| 3 | San Jose State | 7 | 835 | 1397 | 477 | 2232 | 4.68 | 318.9 |
| 4 | Texas State | 6 | 1462 | 1331 | 446 | 2793 | 6.26 | 465.5 |
| 5 | Idaho | 6 | 1111 | 1703 | 429 | 2814 | 6.56 | 469.0 |
| 6 | New Mexico State | 6 | 1308 | 1549 | 438 | 2857 | 6.52 | 476.2 |
| 7 | Louisiana Tech | 6 | 1090 | 2243 | 533 | 3333 | 6.25 | 555.5 |