2018 Conference USA Leaders Rushing Defense - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/07/2019
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rice | 1 | 35 | 180 | 5.14 | 4 | 35.00 | 180.00 |
| 2 | North Texas | 1 | 40 | 197 | 4.93 | 3 | 40.00 | 197.00 |
| 3 | Louisiana Tech | 1 | 48 | 218 | 4.54 | 5 | 48.00 | 218.00 |
| 4 | Middle Tennessee | 2 | 75 | 464 | 6.19 | 4 | 37.50 | 232.00 |
| 5 | UAB | 1 | 34 | 252 | 7.41 | 2 | 34.00 | 252.00 |
| 6 | Florida Atlantic | 2 | 89 | 555 | 6.24 | 9 | 44.50 | 277.50 |