2018 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games in October Only through 01/07/2019
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Troy | 3 | 125 | 329 | 2.63 | 2 | 41.67 | 109.67 |
| 2 | Georgia Southern | 4 | 142 | 533 | 3.75 | 7 | 35.50 | 133.25 |
| 3 | Appalachian State | 3 | 128 | 534 | 4.17 | 4 | 42.67 | 178.00 |
| 4 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 4 | 146 | 720 | 4.93 | 10 | 36.50 | 180.00 |
| 5 | Coastal Carolina | 3 | 91 | 585 | 6.43 | 9 | 30.33 | 195.00 |
| 6 | Arkansas State | 3 | 120 | 597 | 4.98 | 8 | 40.00 | 199.00 |
| 7 | South Alabama | 3 | 110 | 632 | 5.75 | 6 | 36.67 | 210.67 |
| 8 | Texas State | 4 | 177 | 873 | 4.93 | 7 | 44.25 | 218.25 |
| 9 | Louisiana-Monroe | 3 | 126 | 708 | 5.62 | 9 | 42.00 | 236.00 |
| 10 | Georgia State | 3 | 123 | 864 | 7.02 | 8 | 41.00 | 288.00 |