2023 Mountain West Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games vs. Conference Teams Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air Force | 8 | 227 | 841 | 3.70 | 9 | 28.38 | 105.13 |
| 2 | New Mexico | 8 | 269 | 1460 | 5.43 | 22 | 33.63 | 182.50 |
| 3 | Wyoming | 8 | 280 | 1150 | 4.11 | 8 | 35.00 | 143.75 |
| 4 | San Diego State | 8 | 283 | 1411 | 4.99 | 16 | 35.38 | 176.38 |
| 5 | Boise State | 9 | 286 | 1051 | 3.67 | 14 | 31.78 | 116.78 |
| 6 | Nevada | 8 | 291 | 1481 | 5.09 | 13 | 36.38 | 185.13 |
| 7 | San Jose State | 8 | 308 | 1395 | 4.53 | 16 | 38.50 | 174.38 |
| 8 | Hawai'i | 8 | 323 | 1494 | 4.63 | 19 | 40.38 | 186.75 |
| 9 | Fresno State | 8 | 332 | 1605 | 4.83 | 10 | 41.50 | 200.63 |
| 10 | UNLV | 9 | 345 | 1591 | 4.61 | 14 | 38.33 | 176.78 |
| 10 | Colorado State | 8 | 345 | 1520 | 4.41 | 14 | 43.13 | 190.00 |
| 12 | Utah State | 8 | 349 | 1834 | 5.26 | 22 | 43.63 | 229.25 |