2020 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games in August/September Only through 01/11/2021
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Troy | 2 | 76 | 279 | 3.67 | 5 | 38.00 | 139.50 |
| 2 | Georgia Southern | 2 | 56 | 280 | 5.00 | 3 | 28.00 | 140.00 |
| 3 | Arkansas State | 2 | 86 | 313 | 3.64 | 3 | 43.00 | 156.50 |
| 4 | Appalachian State | 3 | 113 | 472 | 4.18 | 5 | 37.67 | 157.33 |
| 5 | South Alabama | 3 | 119 | 488 | 4.10 | 10 | 39.67 | 162.67 |
| 6 | Texas State | 4 | 148 | 661 | 4.47 | 9 | 37.00 | 165.25 |
| 7 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 3 | 137 | 573 | 4.18 | 6 | 45.67 | 191.00 |
| 8 | Coastal Carolina | 2 | 88 | 383 | 4.35 | 4 | 44.00 | 191.50 |
| 9 | Georgia State | 1 | 39 | 240 | 6.15 | 3 | 39.00 | 240.00 |
| 10 | Louisiana-Monroe | 3 | 150 | 791 | 5.27 | 11 | 50.00 | 263.67 |