2014 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games in August/September Only through 01/12/2015
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana-Monroe | 4 | 147 | 415 | 2.82 | 5 | 36.75 | 103.75 |
| 2 | Arkansas State | 4 | 161 | 545 | 3.39 | 5 | 40.25 | 136.25 |
| 3 | Georgia Southern | 5 | 186 | 829 | 4.46 | 4 | 37.20 | 165.80 |
| 4 | South Alabama | 4 | 158 | 717 | 4.54 | 7 | 39.50 | 179.25 |
| 5 | Georgia State | 4 | 183 | 786 | 4.30 | 6 | 45.75 | 196.50 |
| 6 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 4 | 150 | 791 | 5.27 | 10 | 37.50 | 197.75 |
| 7 | Appalachian State | 4 | 151 | 875 | 5.79 | 8 | 37.75 | 218.75 |
| 8 | Troy | 5 | 208 | 1097 | 5.27 | 14 | 41.60 | 219.40 |
| 9 | Texas State | 4 | 179 | 898 | 5.02 | 8 | 44.75 | 224.50 |
| 9 | Idaho | 4 | 166 | 898 | 5.41 | 11 | 41.50 | 224.50 |
| 11 | New Mexico State | 5 | 252 | 1560 | 6.19 | 17 | 50.40 | 312.00 |