2020 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/11/2021
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia Southern | 2 | 66 | 278 | 4.21 | 2 | 33.00 | 139.00 |
| 2 | Appalachian State | 2 | 79 | 295 | 3.73 | 4 | 39.50 | 147.50 |
| 3 | Troy | 2 | 91 | 368 | 4.04 | 7 | 45.50 | 184.00 |
| 4 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 2 | 84 | 370 | 4.40 | 4 | 42.00 | 185.00 |
| 5 | Arkansas State | 2 | 89 | 413 | 4.64 | 5 | 44.50 | 206.50 |
| 6 | Coastal Carolina | 3 | 98 | 656 | 6.69 | 8 | 32.67 | 218.67 |
| 7 | Georgia State | 2 | 86 | 490 | 5.70 | 6 | 43.00 | 245.00 |
| 7 | South Alabama | 2 | 70 | 490 | 7.00 | 3 | 35.00 | 245.00 |
| 9 | Louisiana-Monroe | 2 | 81 | 524 | 6.47 | 7 | 40.50 | 262.00 |
| 10 | Texas State | 3 | 146 | 915 | 6.27 | 11 | 48.67 | 305.00 |