2021 Independent Leaders Rushing Defense - Games in October Only through 01/10/2022
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Army | 3 | 92 | 414 | 4.50 | 8 | 30.67 | 138.00 |
| 2 | Notre Dame | 4 | 139 | 573 | 4.12 | 8 | 34.75 | 143.25 |
| 3 | Connecticut | 4 | 160 | 616 | 3.85 | 6 | 40.00 | 154.00 |
| 4 | BYU | 5 | 174 | 783 | 4.50 | 12 | 34.80 | 156.60 |
| 5 | Liberty | 5 | 210 | 800 | 3.81 | 6 | 42.00 | 160.00 |
| 6 | New Mexico State | 3 | 95 | 540 | 5.68 | 6 | 31.67 | 180.00 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | 4 | 147 | 951 | 6.47 | 12 | 36.75 | 237.75 |