2023 Mountain West Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - From Opponent's 21 To 39 Yard Line through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Long | 1st | 10+ | 20+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico | 12 | 97 | 484 | 4.99 | 0 | 66 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| 1 | Hawai'i | 13 | 131 | 520 | 3.97 | 0 | 44 | 30 | 17 | 3 |
| 1 | Wyoming | 13 | 125 | 555 | 4.44 | 0 | 61 | 31 | 15 | 3 |
| 1 | Boise State | 14 | 143 | 565 | 3.95 | 0 | 68 | 29 | 13 | 5 |
| 1 | San Jose State | 13 | 135 | 669 | 4.96 | 0 | 39 | 37 | 27 | 5 |
| 1 | Colorado State | 12 | 145 | 756 | 5.21 | 0 | 53 | 40 | 26 | 6 |
| 7 | Air Force | 13 | 142 | 502 | 3.54 | 1 | 62 | 28 | 12 | 4 |
| 7 | Fresno State | 13 | 156 | 602 | 3.86 | 1 | 70 | 31 | 18 | 2 |
| 7 | UNLV | 14 | 178 | 796 | 4.47 | 1 | 70 | 32 | 24 | 7 |
| 7 | San Diego State | 12 | 146 | 844 | 5.78 | 1 | 62 | 43 | 19 | 9 |
| 11 | Nevada | 12 | 124 | 863 | 6.96 | 2 | 72 | 40 | 29 | 7 |
| 11 | Utah State | 13 | 149 | 872 | 5.85 | 2 | 75 | 40 | 24 | 10 |
| 1st: First Downs; 10+: Rush attempts of 10 or more yards; 20+: Rush attempts of 20 or more yards | ||||||||||