2017 Mountain West Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games vs. FBS Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico | 1 | 23 | 63 | 2.74 | 2 | 23.00 | 63.00 |
| 2 | Boise State | 3 | 95 | 236 | 2.48 | 4 | 31.67 | 78.67 |
| 3 | Nevada | 2 | 84 | 211 | 2.51 | 3 | 42.00 | 105.50 |
| 4 | San Diego State | 2 | 53 | 223 | 4.21 | 3 | 26.50 | 111.50 |
| 5 | Hawai'i | 1 | 26 | 132 | 5.08 | 2 | 26.00 | 132.00 |
| 6 | Colorado State | 3 | 106 | 534 | 5.04 | 5 | 35.33 | 178.00 |
| 7 | Air Force | 1 | 42 | 190 | 4.52 | 1 | 42.00 | 190.00 |
| 7 | UNLV | 1 | 40 | 190 | 4.75 | 0 | 40.00 | 190.00 |
| 9 | Fresno State | 2 | 69 | 397 | 5.75 | 5 | 34.50 | 198.50 |
| 10 | Wyoming | 2 | 106 | 445 | 4.20 | 6 | 53.00 | 222.50 |
| 11 | Utah State | 2 | 104 | 525 | 5.05 | 7 | 52.00 | 262.50 |
| 12 | San Jose State | 2 | 99 | 566 | 5.72 | 8 | 49.50 | 283.00 |