2017 Mountain West Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air Force | 1 | 29 | 90 | 3.10 | 1 | 29.00 | 90.00 |
| 2 | Nevada | 2 | 85 | 296 | 3.48 | 5 | 42.50 | 148.00 |
| 3 | Wyoming | 1 | 43 | 166 | 3.86 | 2 | 43.00 | 166.00 |
| 4 | New Mexico | 1 | 32 | 127 | 3.97 | 2 | 32.00 | 127.00 |
| 5 | San Jose State | 1 | 74 | 315 | 4.26 | 4 | 74.00 | 315.00 |
| 6 | Utah State | 2 | 90 | 397 | 4.41 | 4 | 45.00 | 198.50 |
| 7 | Fresno State | 4 | 138 | 613 | 4.44 | 8 | 34.50 | 153.25 |
| 8 | UNLV | 1 | 40 | 190 | 4.75 | 0 | 40.00 | 190.00 |
| 9 | San Diego State | 2 | 56 | 360 | 6.43 | 3 | 28.00 | 180.00 |
| 10 | Colorado State | 2 | 78 | 549 | 7.04 | 7 | 39.00 | 274.50 |