2022 Mountain West Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games vs. Non-Conference Teams Only through 01/09/2023
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico | 4 | 113 | 403 | 3.57 | 6 | 28.25 | 100.75 |
| 2 | Nevada | 4 | 128 | 429 | 3.35 | 4 | 32.00 | 107.25 |
| 3 | Colorado State | 4 | 152 | 651 | 4.28 | 10 | 38.00 | 162.75 |
| 4 | Air Force | 5 | 153 | 464 | 3.03 | 3 | 30.60 | 92.80 |
| 5 | UNLV | 4 | 158 | 534 | 3.38 | 5 | 39.50 | 133.50 |
| 6 | San Jose State | 4 | 164 | 583 | 3.55 | 6 | 41.00 | 145.75 |
| 7 | Wyoming | 5 | 165 | 723 | 4.38 | 6 | 33.00 | 144.60 |
| 8 | San Diego State | 5 | 174 | 472 | 2.71 | 3 | 34.80 | 94.40 |
| 9 | Boise State | 5 | 183 | 733 | 4.01 | 6 | 36.60 | 146.60 |
| 10 | Fresno State | 5 | 188 | 745 | 3.96 | 10 | 37.60 | 149.00 |
| 11 | Hawai'i | 5 | 189 | 1304 | 6.90 | 18 | 37.80 | 260.80 |
| 12 | Utah State | 5 | 205 | 985 | 4.80 | 6 | 41.00 | 197.00 |