2018 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games vs. FBS Teams With Winning Record Only through 01/07/2019
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Troy | 4 | 141 | 515 | 3.65 | 6 | 35.25 | 128.75 |
| 2 | Georgia Southern | 5 | 184 | 812 | 4.41 | 9 | 36.80 | 162.40 |
| 3 | Georgia State | 7 | 266 | 1936 | 7.28 | 16 | 38.00 | 276.57 |
| 4 | Appalachian State | 5 | 194 | 714 | 3.68 | 8 | 38.80 | 142.80 |
| 5 | Louisiana-Monroe | 5 | 199 | 775 | 3.89 | 6 | 39.80 | 155.00 |
| 6 | Coastal Carolina | 6 | 249 | 1691 | 6.79 | 17 | 41.50 | 281.83 |
| 7 | South Alabama | 7 | 299 | 1716 | 5.74 | 23 | 42.71 | 245.14 |
| 8 | Arkansas State | 4 | 171 | 957 | 5.60 | 8 | 42.75 | 239.25 |
| 9 | Texas State | 4 | 179 | 743 | 4.15 | 5 | 44.75 | 185.75 |
| 10 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 7 | 338 | 1745 | 5.16 | 24 | 48.29 | 249.29 |