2011 Mountain West Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games in October Only through 01/09/2012
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TCU | 4 | 141 | 405 | 2.87 | 1 | 35.25 | 101.25 |
| 2 | Boise State | 4 | 153 | 551 | 3.60 | 3 | 38.25 | 137.75 |
| 3 | San Diego State | 3 | 143 | 588 | 4.11 | 4 | 47.67 | 196.00 |
| 4 | Air Force | 5 | 197 | 1057 | 5.37 | 10 | 39.40 | 211.40 |
| 5 | UNLV | 3 | 140 | 721 | 5.15 | 4 | 46.67 | 240.33 |
| 6 | Wyoming | 3 | 137 | 748 | 5.46 | 8 | 45.67 | 249.33 |
| 7 | Colorado State | 4 | 171 | 1104 | 6.46 | 12 | 42.75 | 276.00 |
| 8 | New Mexico | 4 | 205 | 1179 | 5.75 | 21 | 51.25 | 294.75 |