2012 Western Athletic Conference Leaders Total Defense - Games in August/September Only through 01/07/2013
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UTSA | 3 | 266 | 699 | 184 | 965 | 5.24 | 321.7 |
| 2 | Utah State | 5 | 532 | 872 | 348 | 1404 | 4.03 | 280.8 |
| 3 | San Jose State | 5 | 643 | 903 | 328 | 1546 | 4.71 | 309.2 |
| 4 | Louisiana Tech | 4 | 649 | 1470 | 362 | 2119 | 5.85 | 529.8 |
| 5 | Texas State | 4 | 694 | 1287 | 314 | 1981 | 6.31 | 495.3 |
| 6 | Idaho | 5 | 859 | 1418 | 342 | 2277 | 6.66 | 455.4 |
| 7 | New Mexico State | 5 | 990 | 1270 | 355 | 2260 | 6.37 | 452.0 |