2011 Mountain West Conference Leaders Total Defense - Games in December/January Only through 01/09/2012
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TCU | 2 | 212 | 312 | 124 | 524 | 4.23 | 262.0 |
| 2 | Boise State | 2 | 41 | 540 | 124 | 581 | 4.69 | 290.5 |
| 3 | Air Force | 1 | 123 | 216 | 59 | 339 | 5.75 | 339.0 |
| 4 | UNLV | 1 | 186 | 199 | 62 | 385 | 6.21 | 385.0 |
| 5 | Wyoming | 2 | 518 | 312 | 140 | 830 | 5.93 | 415.0 |
| 6 | Colorado State | 1 | 225 | 191 | 64 | 416 | 6.50 | 416.0 |
| 7 | San Diego State | 2 | 124 | 828 | 137 | 952 | 6.95 | 476.0 |
| 8 | New Mexico | 1 | 149 | 394 | 82 | 543 | 6.62 | 543.0 |