2011 Mountain West Conference Leaders Total Defense - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/09/2012
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air Force | 2 | 346 | 487 | 124 | 833 | 6.72 | 416.5 |
| 2 | UNLV | 3 | 612 | 688 | 183 | 1300 | 7.10 | 433.3 |
| 3 | Boise State | 2 | 170 | 709 | 123 | 879 | 7.15 | 439.5 |
| 4 | San Diego State | 3 | 685 | 671 | 219 | 1356 | 6.19 | 452.0 |
| 5 | TCU | 2 | 276 | 734 | 135 | 1010 | 7.48 | 505.0 |
| 6 | Wyoming | 3 | 923 | 663 | 218 | 1586 | 7.28 | 528.7 |
| 7 | Colorado State | 2 | 638 | 476 | 146 | 1114 | 7.63 | 557.0 |
| 8 | New Mexico | 3 | 672 | 1018 | 228 | 1690 | 7.41 | 563.3 |