2017 Conference USA Leaders Rushing Defense - Games in December/January Only through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marshall | 1 | 31 | 70 | 2.26 | 2 | 31.00 | 70.00 |
| 2 | Florida Atlantic | 2 | 72 | 150 | 2.08 | 1 | 36.00 | 75.00 |
| 3 | Middle Tennessee | 1 | 39 | 104 | 2.67 | 1 | 39.00 | 104.00 |
| 4 | Western Kentucky | 1 | 43 | 143 | 3.33 | 2 | 43.00 | 143.00 |
| 5 | Florida International | 2 | 65 | 297 | 4.57 | 5 | 32.50 | 148.50 |
| 6 | Louisiana Tech | 1 | 41 | 167 | 4.07 | 0 | 41.00 | 167.00 |
| 7 | North Texas | 2 | 80 | 411 | 5.14 | 6 | 40.00 | 205.50 |
| 8 | Southern Mississippi | 1 | 45 | 214 | 4.76 | 1 | 45.00 | 214.00 |
| 9 | UAB | 1 | 32 | 249 | 7.78 | 4 | 32.00 | 249.00 |