2016 Mountain West Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | 1 | 43 | 138 | 3.21 | 2 | 43.00 | 138.00 |
| 2 | Utah State | 1 | 44 | 178 | 4.05 | 1 | 44.00 | 178.00 |
| 3 | Colorado State | 1 | 56 | 260 | 4.64 | 4 | 56.00 | 260.00 |
| 4 | Fresno State | 1 | 51 | 292 | 5.73 | 5 | 51.00 | 292.00 |
| 5 | Hawai'i | 1 | 39 | 306 | 7.85 | 4 | 39.00 | 306.00 |