2018 Conference USA Leaders Rushing Defense - Games in December/January Only through 01/07/2019
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana Tech | 1 | 32 | 58 | 1.81 | 0 | 32.00 | 58.00 |
| 2 | UAB | 2 | 68 | 202 | 2.97 | 1 | 34.00 | 101.00 |
| 3 | Marshall | 2 | 73 | 234 | 3.21 | 1 | 36.50 | 117.00 |
| 4 | Florida International | 1 | 27 | 124 | 4.59 | 1 | 27.00 | 124.00 |
| 5 | North Texas | 1 | 40 | 197 | 4.93 | 3 | 40.00 | 197.00 |
| 6 | Middle Tennessee | 2 | 88 | 458 | 5.20 | 3 | 44.00 | 229.00 |