2022 Mountain West Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games in August/September Only through 01/09/2023
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air Force | 4 | 109 | 522 | 4.79 | 5 | 27.25 | 130.50 |
| 2 | New Mexico | 5 | 152 | 566 | 3.72 | 7 | 30.40 | 113.20 |
| 3 | Wyoming | 5 | 167 | 693 | 4.15 | 5 | 33.40 | 138.60 |
| 4 | Boise State | 5 | 173 | 509 | 2.94 | 3 | 34.60 | 101.80 |
| 5 | Fresno State | 3 | 105 | 517 | 4.92 | 8 | 35.00 | 172.33 |
| 6 | UNLV | 5 | 178 | 547 | 3.07 | 4 | 35.60 | 109.40 |
| 7 | San Diego State | 5 | 188 | 854 | 4.54 | 8 | 37.60 | 170.80 |
| 8 | Hawai'i | 5 | 189 | 1304 | 6.90 | 18 | 37.80 | 260.80 |
| 9 | Colorado State | 4 | 152 | 651 | 4.28 | 10 | 38.00 | 162.75 |
| 10 | Utah State | 5 | 200 | 942 | 4.71 | 7 | 40.00 | 188.40 |
| 11 | Nevada | 5 | 203 | 890 | 4.38 | 9 | 40.60 | 178.00 |
| 12 | San Jose State | 3 | 123 | 465 | 3.78 | 3 | 41.00 | 155.00 |