2021 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/10/2022
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia State | 1 | 38 | 143 | 3.76 | 2 | 38.00 | 143.00 |
| 2 | Louisiana-Monroe | 2 | 72 | 310 | 4.31 | 4 | 36.00 | 155.00 |
| 3 | Georgia Southern | 3 | 125 | 594 | 4.75 | 6 | 41.67 | 198.00 |
| 4 | Troy | 1 | 45 | 204 | 4.53 | 2 | 45.00 | 204.00 |
| 5 | Texas State | 2 | 81 | 409 | 5.05 | 4 | 40.50 | 204.50 |
| 6 | Appalachian State | 2 | 85 | 434 | 5.11 | 7 | 42.50 | 217.00 |
| 7 | South Alabama | 1 | 33 | 225 | 6.82 | 3 | 33.00 | 225.00 |
| 8 | Arkansas State | 1 | 53 | 424 | 8.00 | 4 | 53.00 | 424.00 |