2021 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games vs. Non-Conference Teams Only through 01/10/2022
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Troy | 4 | 142 | 364 | 2.56 | 1 | 35.50 | 91.00 |
| 2 | South Alabama | 4 | 138 | 416 | 3.01 | 7 | 34.50 | 104.00 |
| 3 | Louisiana-Monroe | 4 | 138 | 510 | 3.70 | 6 | 34.50 | 127.50 |
| 4 | Appalachian State | 5 | 150 | 665 | 4.43 | 6 | 30.00 | 133.00 |
| 5 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 5 | 171 | 708 | 4.14 | 5 | 34.20 | 141.60 |
| 6 | Georgia State | 5 | 216 | 817 | 3.78 | 9 | 43.20 | 163.40 |
| 7 | Georgia Southern | 4 | 151 | 710 | 4.70 | 6 | 37.75 | 177.50 |
| 7 | Texas State | 4 | 150 | 710 | 4.73 | 8 | 37.50 | 177.50 |
| 9 | Coastal Carolina | 5 | 219 | 957 | 4.37 | 11 | 43.80 | 191.40 |
| 10 | Arkansas State | 4 | 145 | 813 | 5.61 | 8 | 36.25 | 203.25 |